Consider the following statement about the "New Education for New India" campaign:

1. President of India launched this program in March 2023

2. This campaign was launched at Sambalpur, Odisha

3. This campaign is envisaged to inculcate values and uplift the consciousness of the students for better society

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct option is D

The Correct Answer is: (d) Statement 2 and 3

Explanation:
The "New Education for New India" campaign was indeed launched at Sambalpur, Odisha, in March 2023, but not by the President of India. It was a regional initiative supported by educational organizations and aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aiming to instill core human values, civic responsibility, and uplift the overall student consciousness for creating a better society.

While the President of India visited Odisha around that time, she did not directly launch this campaign, hence statement 1 is incorrect.

Information Booster:
• The campaign emphasizes value-based education in alignment with NEP 2020.
• Sambalpur, Odisha, was selected as the launch site due to its strong educational participation and historical relevance.
• It promotes civic sense, social harmony, and ethical behavior among students.
• Activities include workshops, community engagement, and cultural programs.
• The initiative supports inclusive and transformative education.
• Campaign aligns with the broader "Nation First, Citizen First" philosophy of education.

Additional Information:
• Statement 1 –  Incorrect, not launched by the President.
• Statement 2 – Correct, campaign launched at Sambalpur, Odisha.
• Statement 3 – Correct, campaign aims to inculcate values and societal consciousness.