2017 · Current AffairsPrevious Year Question
Q38.
What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana'? 1. To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India. 2. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community. 3. To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer

A

Explanation

The Ministry of HRD recently launched the Vidyanjali scheme aimed at boosting the education system by delivering volunteer teachers to government schools. It will not replace the regular and professionally qualified teachers in the government schools. The volunteer's responsibility is towards overall development of the child, not just academics. The volunteer service will be used in developing skills like public speaking, creative writing, counseling, music and dance.