Prelims 2017 · Current Affairs · Question 38
What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana'? 1. To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India. 2. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community. 3. To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer
2 and 3 only
1. Incorrect. Vidyanjali has nothing to do with permitting foreign educational institutions to open campuses in India.
2. Correct. The scheme was launched to improve the quality of education in government schools through community and private-sector participation.
3. Correct. In its earlier design, Vidyanjali also provided for voluntary support/contributions from individuals and organizations for strengthening school facilities, including infrastructure-related needs.
Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.