Question

1. In 1988, the Central Government started a scheme to spread and
improve the educational standard of Primary Education called​

Answer 1

Improvement of Science education:

started a scheme for the improvement of science education in schools in 1988. Financial assistance is given to provide science kits, up gradation of science laboratories, development of teaching material, and training of science and mathematics teachers.

Answer 2

In 1988, the Central Government started a scheme to spread and improve the educational standard of primary education called Operation Blackboard.

• Operation Blackboard scheme was launched in 1988 to improve the quality and accessibility of primary education in the country.
• It was implemented soon after the release of the National Education Policy by Rajiv Gandhi in 1986.
• The decision was taken to equip all the primary schools in the country with all the basic requirements.
• Also, all the essential educational materials were made easily accessible to the students so as to encourage them to take up primary education.
• This scheme also made sure to appoint more than 50% of women teachers so as to promote and impact the education of girls.