The transition from the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) to the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) marks a significant evolution in India’s higher education strategy. Here’s a detailed look at this development:

Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)

RUSA was initiated in 2013 as a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at providing strategic funding to eligible state higher education institutions. Its objectives were to improve the overall quality of state institutions, ensure equitable access to education, and enhance the capacity for institutional planning.

Objectives of RUSA

• Improve the overall quality of state institutions.
• Increase the gross enrolment ratio by expanding the institutional base.
• Correct regional imbalances in access to higher education.
• Create an enabling atmosphere in the higher education institutions.

Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA)

Launched as an upgrade to RUSA, PM-USHA aims to further enhance institutional autonomy, encourage innovation, and improve learning outcomes. The scheme is designed to align with the National Education Policy 2020, focusing on inclusive and holistic education.

Key Features of PM-USHA

• Emphasis on research and innovation.
• Improving teaching quality and learning outcomes.
• Enabling access to marginalized populations.
• Infrastructure development in educational institutions.

Contact Information

For more information, you can contact the Ministry of Education, Government of India:

• Email: info@education.gov.in
• Phone: +91-11-2338-4093
• Address: Ministry of Education, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, India