Correct option is D
The correct answer is: (D) Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Explanation:
- Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was launched by the government of India in 2000 under the leadership of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
- The main objective of SSA is to achieve universal elementary education for all children aged 6-14 years in India.
- It aims to improve the quality of education and infrastructure in schools, with an emphasis on free and compulsory education.
- Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao: PV Narasimha Rao was the Prime Minister of India during the early 1990s, but Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan was launched in 2000, after his tenure.
- Prime Minister Manmohan Singh: Manmohan Singh became Prime Minister in 2004, and although he continued the efforts towards education..
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014, long after SSA was launched.
- Focuses on free and compulsory education.
- Aims to improve the quality of education across India.
- Enhances school infrastructure to provide better facilities.