SSA

SSA

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is Government of India's flagship programme for achievement of Universalization of Elementary Education (UEE) in a time bound manner, as mandated by 86th amendment to the Constitution of India making free and compulsory Education to the Children of 6-14 years age group, a Fundamental Right.

In Odisha SSA has been implemented in 30 districts since 2001 with the following objectives – 

  • All children of 6-14 years age group in school by 2003.
  • All children to complete 5 years of schooling by 2007.
  • All children to complete 8 years of schooling by 2010.
  • Universal retention by 2010.
  • Bridge all gender and social category gaps at primary stage by 2007 and at Upper Primary stage by 2010.
  • Focus on Elementary Education of satisfactory quality with focus on education for life.

SSA Framework