Q. Consider the following statements:

1. “Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA)” envisages providing elementary education to all children in the age group of 6-14 years by 2020.
2. SSA is a time-bound initiative of the Central government, in partnership with the States, the local government and the community.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 2
Notes: Only the second statement is correct. The first statement is incorrect as the deadline is 2010 and not 2020 in case of SSA. “Sarva Siksha Abhiyan” is a significant step towards providing elementary education to all children in the age group of 6-14 years by 2010. It is a time-bound initiative of the Central government, in partnership with the States, the local government and the community for achieving the goal of universalisation of elementary education.

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