What happened
The Ministry of Education announced support under Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA), described as the third phase of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA). PM-USHA was launched in June 2023 with an outlay of Rs. 12,926.10 crore for 2023-24 to 2025-26, including committed liabilities of the earlier phases of RUSA.
The Ministry of Education also extended completion timelines for PM-USHA and for ongoing RUSA projects:
- PM-USHA projects completion timeline: till 31 March 2028.
- Ongoing RUSA projects completion extension: additional 6 months, up to 30 September 2026.
Background and earlier position
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