Education Cess

Q.  Which of the following meet part of their expenditure through the funds provided by Primary Education Cess?

1) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
2) Sakhshar Bharat
3) Mid-Day Meal
- Published on 12 May 16

a. 2, 3
b. 1, 3
c. 1, 2
d. All of the above

ANSWER: 1, 3
 
  • The Primary Education Cess is credited to Prarambhik Shiksha Kosh (PSK) and is used to meet part of expenditure on Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) & Mid Day Meal (MDM) Schemes.
  • There is no separate fund to credit Secondary and Higher Education Cess and funds required for secondary and higher education are directly allocated through Budgetary provisions.

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