Question : REVAMPING OF SARVA SHIKSHA ABHIYAN



(a) whether the Government proposes to expand and revamp the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) programme during the Eleventh Plan;and

(b) if so, the details in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)

(a)&(b):- The Framework for implementation of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) programme has been augmented and adjusted for the requirements of the XIth Plan period, with special focus on improving access to upper primary stage of education as also quality of education.A provision of Rs.71,000 crore has been made for the Central share of the SSA programme in the XIth Five Year Plan.