Maharashtra's Low Participation in Pariksha Pe Charcha Raises Central Government Concern
Centre expresses 'disappointment' over Maharashtra's low student participation in PM Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' initiative.
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The central government has expressed 'disappointment' over the significantly low participation of students from Maharashtra in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 9' program. Against a target of 65 lakh students, only 2.78 lakh had registered by December 22.
This initiative aims to promote a stress-free approach to examinations through direct interaction between the Prime Minister, students, teachers, and parents. The state school education department has now issued fresh instructions to district-level officers to boost registrations, highlighting the importance of government outreach programs in education and the challenges in their implementation across diverse states.
मुख्य तथ्य
Maharashtra's target for Pariksha Pe Charcha 9: 65 lakh students
Only 2.78 lakh students registered by December 22
Central government expressed 'disappointment'
UPSC परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Governance challenges in implementing central schemes at the state level.
Central-state relations, particularly in the context of Concurrent List subjects like education.
Effectiveness of public outreach programs and factors influencing participation.
Importance of student mental health and stress management in the education system.
Administrative capacity and last-mile delivery issues in a federal structure.
दृश्य सामग्री
Maharashtra's Role in National Outreach: Pariksha Pe Charcha 9
This map highlights Maharashtra, the state facing central government concern due to low participation in Pariksha Pe Charcha 9. It provides a geographical context to the news, emphasizing the importance of state-level engagement for national programs.
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और जानकारी
पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding 'Pariksha Pe Charcha': 1. It is an annual program initiated by the Prime Minister to interact with students, teachers, and parents. 2. The primary objective is to promote a stress-free approach to examinations. 3. Participation in the program is mandatory for all government and private school students across India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
Statement 1 is correct: 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' is an annual program where the Prime Minister interacts with students, teachers, and parents. Statement 2 is correct: Its primary objective is to help students overcome exam stress and adopt a joyful approach to learning. Statement 3 is incorrect: Participation in 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' is voluntary, though encouraged by educational authorities, and not mandatory for all students.
2. In the context of implementing central government initiatives like 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' in states, consider the following statements: 1. Education is a subject listed in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution. 2. The central government can issue directives to state governments for the implementation of schemes on subjects in the Concurrent List, and these directives are legally binding under certain constitutional provisions. 3. Challenges in achieving participation targets for central programs often highlight issues of administrative capacity and last-mile delivery at the state level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
Statement 1 is correct: Education was transferred from the State List to the Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976. Statement 2 is correct: Under Article 256, the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union, and the executive power of the Union shall extend to the giving of such directions to a State as may appear to the Government of India to be necessary for that purpose. This grants the Centre the power to issue legally binding directives. Statement 3 is correct: Low participation often points to gaps in state-level administrative machinery, resource allocation, and effective communication strategies, impacting last-mile delivery.
3. Which of the following factors can contribute to uneven participation in large-scale educational outreach programs across different states in India? 1. Digital divide and varying levels of internet penetration. 2. Differences in administrative capacity and political will of state governments. 3. Language barriers and cultural diversity affecting communication strategies. 4. The absence of a dedicated central ministry for school education. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct. The digital divide (lack of internet access, device availability) significantly impacts participation in online-centric programs. Varying administrative capacities, resource allocation, and political priorities among states lead to uneven implementation. Language and cultural diversity necessitate tailored communication strategies, and a 'one-size-fits-all' approach can fail. Statement 4 is incorrect: India has a dedicated central ministry for school education, which is the Department of School Education & Literacy under the Ministry of Education.
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