Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Kanya Shiksha Utthan
Objective: Focused on reintegrating out-of-school adolescent girls into the formal education system and ensuring their continued participation in education.
Launched on: International Women’s Day Eve, 2022.
Collaborators: Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Education, and UNICEF.
Target Audience: Girls aged 11–14 years who have dropped out of school or have never been enrolled.
Key Features:
- Empowering Girls: The campaign seeks to address barriers to education for adolescent girls, including socio-economic challenges and lack of awareness.
- Holistic Support: Builds on existing government schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP).
- Nationwide Implementation: Targeted at rural and underprivileged areas where dropout rates are higher.
- Current Updates:
- Top Performing States: Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat have made significant progress in re-enrollment rates.
- Promotes gender equality in education and empowerment of adolescent girls.
- Supports India's commitment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 5: Gender Equality).