Q. The Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) scheme is launched to:

[A] Provide scholarships to meritorious students for higher education.

[B] Promote research and development in universities and colleges.

[C] Improve the quality of education in primary and secondary schools.

[D] Enhance access, equity, and excellence in higher education.

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation – The Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) scheme is launched to enhance access, equity, and excellence in higher education. This scheme aims at investing in infrastructural and academic development of higher education institutions to enhance access, equity, and excellence in higher education. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, launched by the Ministry of Education. It is in consonance with the objective of National Education Policy.

Source: Forum IAS

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