Kathua District Leads Digital Inclusion with Smart Classrooms in SC-Dominated Villages under PM-AJAY Initiative

The Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) scheme has been implemented in District Kathua to establish Smart Classrooms in Government Schools located in SC-dominated villages. The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance the learning experience of students in rural areas.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) aims to bridge the digital divide in rural and border areas by establishing Smart Classrooms in Government Schools located in SC-dominated villages.
02Under PM-AJAY, a total of 07 Smart Classrooms were established in different Government Schools of SC-dominated villages during the year 2022-23.
03The Smart Classrooms included installation of Interactive Touch Panels, procurement of student furniture, and execution of essential civil works such as child-friendly wall paintings and electrification.
04Chack Chabba and Chack Nathal, villages located near the International Border, and Village Sandhi, situated in the remotest sub-division of Bani, were among the SC-dominated villages that received Smart Classrooms under PM-AJAY.
05The establishment of Smart Classrooms has significantly enhanced the overall learning experience of students in rural and far-flung areas by providing access to modern teaching tools, audio-visual content, and interactive learning.
06Under PM-AJAY, 04 additional Smart Classrooms were established during 2023-24, and 03 more Smart Classrooms were added in 2025-26, expanding the outreach of digital education in District Kathua.

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Most people think that Smart Classrooms are only for SC-dominated villages, but actually they can be established in any Government School located in a rural or border area under PM-AJAY.
Most people think that PM-AJAY is only focused on digital education, but actually it has multiple components, including comprehensive livelihood projects and infrastructure development.

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

How many Smart Classrooms were established under the PM-AJAY component in different Government Schools of SC-dominated villages during the year 2022-23?

A.05
B.07
C.10
D.12

The Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) established 07 Smart Classrooms in SC-dominated villages during 2022-23.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Smart Classrooms under PM-AJAY: 1. A total of 15 Smart Classrooms were established in SC-dominated villages during 2022-23 and 2023-24. 2. The establishment of Smart Classrooms has significantly enhanced the overall learning experience of students in rural areas. 3. Each Smart Classroom included installation of Interactive Touch Panels, procurement of student furniture, and execution of essential civil works such as child-friendly wall paintings. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is incorrect because the fact list only mentions that a total of 07 Smart Classrooms were established under PM-AJAY in different Government Schools during 2022-23 and 04 additional Smart Classrooms were established during 2023-24. Statement 2 is true as mentioned in statement 3 of the fact list.

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