Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026 | Sarkaari Saathi

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Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

सर्व शिक्षा अभियान

Ministry of Human Resource Development

iAbout This Scheme

Launched in 2000-01 under Prime Minister Vajpayee to achieve universalisation of elementary education, SSA was the Government's main vehicle for implementing the Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009. It funded school construction, teacher recruitment, free textbooks, midday meals linkage, and quality improvement. SSA was merged with the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education scheme to form Samagra Shiksha in 2018-19.

🎁Key Benefits

Free and compulsory elementary education (Class 1-8)
School construction and infrastructure upgradation
Free textbooks for all children
Appointment of additional teachers
Special focus on girls, SC/ST, and disabled children

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Scheme merged into Samagra Shiksha 2018 — historical archive of standalone SSA

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📝How to Apply

Historical Scheme — No Active Application

This scheme has been discontinued. It has been superseded by newer programmes. Visit the successor scheme page or contact your district collector for current alternatives.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

What scholarships are available for school students?

Major schemes include: NSP (National Scholarship Portal) scholarships, Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/Minorities, Merit-cum-Means scholarships, and state-specific scholarships.

How to apply for central government education schemes?

Most central education schemes are applied through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Create an account, fill the application form, and upload required documents.

What is Samagra Shiksha?

Samagra Shiksha is an overarching scheme for school education that integrates Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education. It focuses on quality education from pre-school to Class XII.

Is Mid-Day Meal free for all government school students?

Yes, PM-POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal) scheme provides free cooked meals to students of government and government-aided schools from Class 1 to 8, covering approximately 11.80 crore children across India.

Required Documents

This is a historical/discontinued scheme — no active application required
For research reference: consult Planning Commission archives or National Archives of India
Scheme records available at archive.india.gov.in

Editorial note: This page is researched, written, and regularly reviewed by the Aditya Raj Hirve using official government sources and notifications. Information is verified against the originating ministry or department portal before publication. Last reviewed: July 2026.

Always verify critical details directly from the official government portal before applying.

Required Documents

This is a historical/discontinued scheme — no active application required
For research reference: consult Planning Commission archives or National Archives of India
Scheme records available at archive.india.gov.in

Quick Info

Ministry: Ministry of Human Resource Development
Category: education
State: All India

Please verify details at the official source before applying

Source: archive.india.gov.in

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Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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📝How to Apply

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