Government Launches ₹21 Crore Free Coaching Program for Competitive Exams
The government has announced a ₹21 crore free coaching program to help students from marginalized communities prepare for competitive exams.
Photo by Vitaly Gariev
The government has unveiled a significant initiative, allocating ₹21 crore for a free coaching program aimed at assisting students from marginalized communities in preparing for competitive examinations. This program is designed to provide crucial support to economically disadvantaged students, enabling them to access quality coaching that might otherwise be unaffordable.
Such initiatives are vital for promoting social equity and inclusive growth, as they help bridge the educational gap and provide equal opportunities for all sections of society to compete for government jobs and higher education. This move reflects the government's commitment to empowering vulnerable groups through education.
मुख्य तथ्य
₹21 crore allocated for a free coaching program.
The program targets students from marginalized communities.
Aims to help students prepare for competitive exams.
Expected to benefit 2,000 students.
UPSC परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Constitutional provisions related to social justice, equality, and education (DPSP, Fundamental Rights).
Government schemes and policies for skill development, education, and welfare of marginalized sections.
Concepts of social equity, inclusive growth, affirmative action, and their implementation.
Challenges in achieving universal access to quality education and bridging the digital divide.
Role of state in welfare and human resource development.
दृश्य सामग्री
Government's Free Coaching Program: Key Highlights
This dashboard summarizes the core financial commitment and beneficiaries of the newly launched free coaching program, emphasizing its role in promoting social equity.
- Total Allocation
- ₹21 Crore
- Program Type
- Free Coaching
- Target Beneficiaries
- Marginalized Communities
- Objective
- Competitive Exam Preparation
Significant government investment aimed at bridging educational disparities for competitive exam aspirants.
Direct provision of essential educational services to economically disadvantaged students, removing financial barriers.
Focus on vulnerable groups ensures inclusive growth and addresses historical inequalities in access to opportunities.
Aims to empower individuals to secure government jobs and higher education, fostering socio-economic mobility.
और जानकारी
पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding government initiatives for promoting social equity through education: 1. The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) explicitly mandate the state to provide free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years. 2. The recent free coaching program, aimed at marginalized communities, aligns with the constitutional objective of reducing inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities. 3. Article 15 of the Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth, but allows for special provisions for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is incorrect. While DPSP (Article 45 initially) did talk about free and compulsory education, it was Article 21A (a Fundamental Right) that explicitly mandated free and compulsory education for all children between six and fourteen years, inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002. Article 45 was subsequently amended to provide for early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years. Statement 2 is correct as the program directly aims at providing equal opportunities, aligning with Article 38(2) of DPSP. Statement 3 is correct, as Article 15(4) and 15(5) allow for such special provisions, which are forms of affirmative action.
2. In the context of government programs aimed at skill development and empowerment of marginalized sections, which of the following statements is NOT correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
Statement D is incorrect. While the Central Government runs several free coaching schemes (e.g., under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Minority Affairs), many state governments also have their own free coaching initiatives (e.g., Uttar Pradesh's Abhyudaya Yojana, Rajasthan's Anuprati Coaching Scheme). These schemes often involve collaboration or are entirely state-funded. Statements A, B, and C are correct descriptions of the respective schemes.
3. Which of the following best defines 'inclusive growth' in the context of India's development strategy?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Inclusive growth is a concept that emphasizes economic growth that is distributed fairly across society and creates opportunities for all, especially the poor and marginalized. It aims to reduce poverty, create employment, and ensure access to essential services like education and healthcare for everyone. Options A, C, and D describe aspects of economic growth but do not capture the 'inclusive' dimension of equitable distribution and opportunity for all sections of society.
संबंधित लेख
न्यायपालिका भ्रष्टाचार से पहले, अन्य एनसीईआरटी संशोधन जिन्होंने विवाद को जन्म दिया
उच्च न्यायालय ने 'केरल स्टोरी 2' की रिलीज पर रोक लगाई, सीबीएफसी से प्रमाणन पर पुनर्विचार करने को कहा
केरल ने आयुर्वेद अनुसंधान संस्थान का उद्घाटन किया, वैश्विक मान्यता चाहता है
तेलंगाना सरकार ने हैदराबाद में विस्तृत इफ्तार डिनर कार्यक्रमों की योजना बनाई
पूर्वोत्तर भारत से महिलाओं की कहानियाँ: संघर्ष, लचीलापन और पहचान