Uttarakhand Includes Private Schools in Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) Initiative
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) | - About: Digital infrastructure ecosystem tracking student enrolment, attendance, academic performance, and teacher training. Aligns with NEP 2020. |
| - Implementation: Uttarakhand is the first state to adopt the Gujarat model of VSK. Private schools now included under VSK. | |
| Infrastructure Development | - Construction of 141 PM SHRI schools and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Residential Schools underway. |
| - Virtual classrooms established in schools across 13 districts. | |
| Educational Enhancements | - NCERT textbooks implemented in all government schools. |
| - Scholarships for meritorious students from Class 6 to 12 in government and private schools. | |
| - Medhavi Chhatra Protsahan Scholarship Scheme: Sends meritorious Class 10 and 12 students on educational tours across India. | |
| Sports and Employment | - Emphasis on sports promotion. National-level medal winners offered government jobs. |
| PM SHRI School | - Centrally sponsored scheme to develop 14,500 schools across India (2022-23 to 2026-27). |
| - Aims to provide safe, inclusive, and resource-rich learning environments. Aligns with NEP 2020. | |
| Schemes in Uttarakhand | - Mukhyamantri Medhavi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana: Educational tours for meritorious Class 10 and 12 students. |
| - Chief Minister Higher Education Encouragement Scholarship Scheme: Scholarships for meritorious students in government colleges. | |
| - Nanda Gaura Yojana: Financial assistance for girls from poor families. | |
| - Child Benefit Scheme (UKBOCWWB): Financial aid for children of registered building and construction workers. |