Schemes for Secondary Education

Secondary Education is the most significant stage in the educational hierarchy as it prepares the students for higher education and the world of work. The policy at present is to make secondary education of good quality available, accessible and affordable to all young persons in the age group of 14-18. At present, the following schemes targeted at secondary stage (i.e. class IX to XII) are being implemented in the form of Centrally Sponsored Schemes:

• Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
• Model Schools Scheme
• Girls Hostel Scheme 
• ICT @ Schools
• Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage
• Scheme of Vocational Education
• National Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme
• Incentives to Girls for Secondary Education
• Appointment of Language Teachers
• Quality Education in Madrasas
• Scholarship schemes for Minority students

National Scholarships
The National Council for Educational Research and Training  (NCERT) promotes educational development both in quantitative and qualitative terms and makes special efforts to remove disparities and equalize educational opportunities for all students. NCERT acknowledges and appreciates educational brilliance in students through the National Talent Search Scheme. It also seeks to applaud artistic distinction through the Chacha Nehru Scholarships - for artistic and innovative excellence. The National Bal Bhawan has instituted a system of honouring talented children in different age groups in the year 1995 through the Bal Shree scheme