EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Operation Blackboard is a nationally sponsored programme that began in 1987 directly after the publication of the Rajiv Gandhi National Education Policy (NPE) in 1986 to provide the bare minimum critical facilities to all elementary schools in the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Operation Blackboard is a centrally sponsored programme which was started in 1987 immediately after the Rajiv Gandhi National Policy on Education of 1986 was released to supply the bare minimum crucial facilities to all primary schools in the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Operation Blackboard program aims to improve primary education at both qualitative and quantitative levels. It was created under the assumption that an improved learning environment would increase the enrollment, retention, and achievement rates of primary school students.

Detailed explanation-4: -7.5. 17 The scheme of Operation Blackboard was launched in 1987 in pursuance of NPE-POA, to provide minimum essential facilities to all primary schools in the country.

Detailed explanation-5: -The scheme was started in 1988-89 and in the first round 3, 294 posts of primary teachers were created and 8, 100 schools were provided with the material. For this purpose, expenditure of Rs. 23.23 crore and Rs. 4.90 crore was made respectively.