| What is identified as a key factor in achieving inclusive education? | the development of an inclusive physical- digital infrastructure | Emerging Solutions for Access in Consultation with States/UT Achieving inclusive education necessitates a holistic transformation of the educational landscape. A crucial element is the development of an inclusive physical- digital infrastructure. The Ministry of Education, by ensuring the accessibility of educational resources and technology to all, aims to leave no one behind, irrespective of physical or digital limitations. | 183 | definition | 1.000 | A crucial element is the development of an inclusive physical- digital infrastructure. | 19 | page=19,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the full form of PM POSHAN? | Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman | iv iv NVS Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti OoSC Out of School Children PARAKH Performance, Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development PM POSHAN Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman PM SHRI Pradhan Mantri ScHools for Rising India PRABANDH Project Appraisal, Budgeting, Achievements, and Data Handling RIE Regional Institute of Education SAFAL Structured Assessments for Analyzing Learning SARTHAQ Students’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement through Quality Education SCERT State Council of Educational Research and Training SDG Sustainable Development Goal SEAS State Education Achievement Survey SIOS State Institute of Open Schooling SPD State Project Director STARS Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States SQAF School Quality Assessment Framework TNA Teacher Needs Analysis UDISE+ Unified District Information System for Education Plus UIDAI Unique Identification Authority of India UT Union Territories VSK Vidya Samiksha Kendra | 165 | definition | 1.000 | iv iv NVS Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti OoSC Out of School Children PARAKH Performance, Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development PM POSHAN Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman PM SHRI Pradhan Mantri ScHools for Rising India PRABANDH Project Appraisal, Budgeting, Achievements, and Data Handling RIE Regional Institute of Education SAFAL Structured Assessments for Analyzing Learning SARTHAQ Students’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement through Quality Education SCERT State Council of Educational Research and Training SDG Sustainable Development Goal SEAS State Education |
| What is the meaning of the acronym SARTHAQ? | Students’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement through Quality Education | iv iv NVS Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti OoSC Out of School Children PARAKH Performance, Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development PM POSHAN Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman PM SHRI Pradhan Mantri ScHools for Rising India PRABANDH Project Appraisal, Budgeting, Achievements, and Data Handling RIE Regional Institute of Education SAFAL Structured Assessments for Analyzing Learning SARTHAQ Students’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement through Quality Education SCERT State Council of Educational Research and Training SDG Sustainable Development Goal SEAS State Education Achievement Survey SIOS State Institute of Open Schooling SPD State Project Director STARS Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States SQAF School Quality Assessment Framework TNA Teacher Needs Analysis UDISE+ Unified District Information System for Education Plus UIDAI Unique Identification Authority of India UT Union Territories VSK Vidya Samiksha Kendra | 416 | definition | 1.000 | iv iv NVS Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti OoSC Out of School Children PARAKH Performance, Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development PM POSHAN Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman PM SHRI Pradhan Mantri ScHools for Rising India PRABANDH Project Appraisal, Budgeting, Achievements, and Data Handling RIE Regional Institute of Education SAFAL Structured Assessments for Analyzing Learning SARTHAQ Students’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement through Quality Education SCERT State Council of Educational Research and Training SDG Sustainable Development Goal SEAS State Education |
| What is the role of teachers within the education ecosystem? | torchbearers of the education ecosystem | 2.2.2 Teachers play a vital role as torchbearers of the education ecosystem, requiring quality amenities and infrastructure, a conducive teaching-learning environment, and assurances of a secure future and progressive career path. Parents and the community, integral parts of the education ecosystem, expect simplified admission processes, a safe and inclusive school environment, and regular updates on their child’s learning progress. | 37 | definition | 1.000 | 2.2.2 Teachers play a vital role as torchbearers of the education ecosystem, requiring quality amenities and infrastructure, a conducive teaching-learning environment, and assurances of a secure future and progressive career path. | 12 | page=12,block=8 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the objective of the Samagra Shiksha Scheme regarding education? | inclusive and equitable quality education from pre-school to senior secondary stage in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for Education. | inclusive and equitable quality education from pre-school to senior secondary stage in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for Education. • Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) bolsters the nutritional well-being of our students, a cornerstone of effective learning, and development. Under the Scheme, there is provision of hot cooked meal to children of pre-schools or Bal Vatika (before class I) in primary schools in addition to the 11.80 crore children of classes I to VIII studying in 11.20 lakh schools. • Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and Foundational Learning framework is firmly focused on the needs of the child and should lead to improved child care and developmentally appropriate environment for children. | 0 | definition | 1.000 | inclusive and equitable quality education from pre-school to senior secondary stage in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for Education. • Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) bolsters the nutritional well-being of our students, a cornerstone of effective learning, and development. |
| What is the goal of the NDEAR initiative? | to create a unifying digital infrastructure to energize and catalyze the education ecosystem. | this framework focuses on providing guidelines for child care and early educational practices, including the provision of quality ECCE in pre- schools, training of ECCE teachers, and child-friendly facilities and furniture. • NDEAR was launched with a vision to create a unifying digital infrastructure to energize and catalyze the education ecosystem. It aims to enhance the education ecosystem, offering open, interoperable, and evolvable solutions. It aims at creating a digital foundation driving towards autonomy and self- governance of all parties involved, particularly states and the Centre. 2.4 Monitoring of Activities and Processes 2.4.1 Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE+): This integrated system facilitates comprehensive data collection and analysis at the district level, aiding informed decision-making. | 260 | definition | 1.000 | • NDEAR was launched with a vision to create a unifying digital infrastructure to energize and catalyze the education ecosystem. It aims to enhance the education ecosystem, offering open, interoperable, and evolvable solutions. | 15 | page=15,block=2 |
| What role does GIS Mapping play in planning and decision-making? | helps to planning and decision making process | 2.4.4 Geographical Information System (GIS) Mapping: Geographical Information System and Geo Imaging technology contributes and helps to planning and decision making process. It is not only visual tool but also a technology which helps to build infrastructure on top of the other information from various perspectives. This was used to determine the requirements for secondary and senior secondary schools in a scientific and practical manner. 2.5 India’s Vision for School Education 2.5.1 India aspires to lead globally in fostering lifelong learners equipped with foundational and life skills, irrespective | 129 | definition | 1.000 | 2.4.4 Geographical Information System (GIS) Mapping: Geographical Information System and Geo Imaging technology contributes and helps to planning and decision making process. | 15 | page=15,block=10 | 0.700 | valid |
| What function does the APAAR ID serve within the school system? | a comprehensive repository for various purposes within the system | Lastly, for inter-state movements, parents and students can choose schools that facilitate easy admission, creating an enabling environment during relocation. 4.6 Proposed overarching solution for ease in admission 4.6.1 In light of the National Education Policy 2020, students can now enter the school ecosystem at multiple points, necessitating the development of an integrated system centered around the creation of an ID, specifically the APAAR ID. This ID acts as a comprehensive repository for various purposes within the system, including admission, transitions, movements, and record collation with entities like VSK, UDISE+. The student’s journey through the ecosystem unfolds as follows, beginning at birth and culminating with the board exams in 10th and 12th grades as shown in the figure. | 471 | definition | 1.000 | This ID acts as a comprehensive repository for various purposes within the system, including admission, transitions, movements, and record collation with entities like VSK, UDISE+. | 20 | page=20,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the goal of the Kerala School Data Bank initiative? | to share the authentic data of schools, approved classes, details of students in each class, teachers, non-teaching staff (without personal details). | • Sametham- A Kerala School Data bank, is an initiative of from KITE which aims to share the authentic data of schools, approved classes, details of students in each class, teachers, non-teaching staff (without personal details). This Kerala School Database Portal is now functional for schools to verify and confirm their details. Madhya Pradesh | 81 | definition | 1.000 | • Sametham- A Kerala School Data bank, is an initiative of from KITE which aims to share the authentic data of schools, approved classes, details of students in each class, teachers, non-teaching staff (without personal details). This Kerala School Database Portal is now functional for schools to verify and confirm their details. | 34 | page=34,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does AVSAR aim to provide for students? | a unique identity and digital account of every student which will be a single source of digital credentials for learners across levels | 28 28 Uttar Pradesh • AVSAR (Accrued Verified Student Achievement Record): Uttar Pradesh is pioneering the development of AVSAR, a unique identity and digital account of every student which will be a single source of digital credentials for learners across levels, that will help them easily discover and avail opportunities for academic or professional growth (scholarships, higher education, employment, etc.). It aims to revolutionize the way learners’ access and share their credentials, by providing a trusted mechanism to ensure the validity of their qualifications. This one-stop solution will ensure that the student data is maintained responsibly and is consistent across all sources. AVSAR will be seamlessly interoperable with Digilocker and will allow import and export of credentials. | 130 | definition | 1.000 | 28 28 Uttar Pradesh • AVSAR (Accrued Verified Student Achievement Record): Uttar Pradesh is pioneering the development of AVSAR, a unique identity and digital account of every student which will be a single source of digital credentials for learners across levels, that will help them easily discover and avail opportunities for academic or professional growth (scholarships, higher education, employment, etc.). |