About the scheme

• Samagra Shiksha is an overarching programme for the school education sector extending from pre-school to class 12. The scheme has been prepared with the broader goal of improving school effectiveness measured in terms of equal opportunities for schooling and equitable learning outcomes. 
• It subsumes the three Schemes of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE).
• The Integrated Scheme envisages the ‘school’ as a continuum from pre-school, primary, upper primary, secondary to senior secondary levels. 
• It was introduced in the Union Budget, 2018-19.

Objectives

• The major objectives of the Scheme are
  • Provision of quality education and enhancing learning outcomes of students;
  • Bridging Social and Gender Gaps in School Education;
  • Ensuring equity and inclusion at all levels of school education;
  • Ensuring minimum standards in schooling provisions;
  • Promoting Vocationalisation of education and
  • Support States in implementation of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009; 

Why in News?

• An amount of 7,622 crore rupees has been released to States and Union Territories under the Samagra Shiksha scheme for the continuity of various educational initiatives.
• The money will also be utilized for teachers’ salary, training, vocational education and digital initiatives.

Reference:

1. https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=Rs-7%2c622-crore-released-to-States%2c-UTs-under-Samagra-Shiksha-scheme%3a-RP-Nishank&id=419535