Concept:The Union Interim Budget for 2024-25 fixed the annual allocation for Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, the government's flagship school education scheme.
Explanation:Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is the central scheme covering school education from pre-school to Class 12.
In the Interim Budget 2024-25, presented in February 2024, the government allocated
Rs.37,500 crore to this scheme.
This allocation is meant to support digital education, school infrastructure development, and teacher training programmes.
The scheme was launched in 2018 by merging Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan, and Teacher Education.
It aims to implement the Right to Education Act, 2009, and promote equitable learning outcomes for all children.
The funds also focus on bridging gender and social category gaps in school education.
Among the given options,
Rs. 37,500 crore is the correct allocation for the financial year 2024-25.
Answer:The correct answer is
Rs.37,500 crore, which is option D.