Question

Sumera lived in a remote village and was never sent to school. Now her parents want to admit her in a residential school. Suggest the name of the scheme by the Government of India meant for such girls. Explain any two other features of this scheme.

Hint:

KGBV = Residential schools for disadvantaged girls, offering free education and facilities to bridge gender gap in education.

Answer 1

Sumera benefits from the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV). This Indian Government residential school program offers educational opportunities to girls from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those in rural areas.Key aspects of the KGBV scheme include:
Provision of free education, accommodation, and meals for girls from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and minority communities.
Emphasis on bridging the educational gender gap by supporting girls' schooling through at least the secondary level.