What does the SWAYAM scheme launched by Government of India aim to achieve?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Access, equity and quality of education.
· SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) is an initiative by the Government of India aimed at achieving access, equity, and quality in education.
· The scheme provides an integrated platform and portal for online courses, covering school, undergraduate, postgraduate, engineering, law, and other professional courses.
· It aims to make high-quality educational resources accessible to all, thereby bridging the digital divide for students in remote and underserved areas.
· SWAYAM courses are designed by faculty members from reputed institutions and are available for free, promoting self-learning and lifelong education.
Information Booster:
· Skill India: This is a different initiative aimed at training and skill development.
· Entrepreneurial growth: This focus is part of schemes like Startup India.
· Digital India: This broader initiative aims at transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy but is not specifically focused on education.