Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Samagra Shiksha Scheme?

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Samagra Shiksha Scheme?

A. Union Cabinet approved continuation of Samagra Shiksha Scheme for School Education till 31st March, 2026.

B. The Centre plans to pay students their Right to Education (RTE) entitlements in the form of cash transfers as part of a revamp.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

Union Cabinet approved continuation of Samagra Shiksha Scheme for School Education till 31st March, 2026. The Centre plans to pay students their Right to Education (RTE) entitlements in the form of cash transfers as part of a revamp. The Samagra Shiksha scheme is an integrated scheme for school education covering the entire gamut from pre-school to class XII. The scheme covers 11.6 lakh government and aided schools with over 15 crore students and 57 lakh teachers.