Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
Ministry of Education
Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is an integrated school education scheme providing free textbooks, uniforms for eligible students, infrastructure upgrades and inclusive education support from pre-primary to senior secondary, delivered directly through government and aided schools.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry of Education
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 2018
- Last date
- Ongoing / No fixed deadline
- Helpline
- NA
What you get
School students from pre-primary to senior secondary get support including free textbooks, uniforms for girls/SC/ST/BPL students, infrastructure improvement, teacher training, and inclusive education support for children with special needs, under one integrated scheme.
Who is eligible
All students in government and government-aided schools from pre-school to Class XII benefit from Samagra Shiksha's various components based on category (girls, SC/ST, CWSN, BPL).
Documents you need
School enrolment proof, caste/income certificate (for targeted benefits), Aadhaar card.
How to apply
Benefits are delivered through the school; parents should ensure enrolment in a government or government-aided school and check with the school administration for specific entitlements like uniforms and textbooks.
Frequently asked questions
Who benefits from Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan?
Students in government and government-aided schools from pre-primary to Class XII, with special provisions for girls, SC/ST, BPL and children with special needs.
Do parents need to apply separately for Samagra Shiksha benefits?
No, benefits like free textbooks and uniforms are provided through the school; check with your school administration.
What does Samagra Shiksha replace?
It integrates the earlier Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan and Teacher Education schemes into one umbrella programme.