Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan making free and compulsory education to children of 6-14 years age group a Fundamental Right was launched by Government of India in the year-

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, commonly known as SSA, is a flagship program of the Indian government, launched in 2001 for the universalization of elementary education in India.

Key Points

Objectives of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan:

• Provide relevant and meaningful education to children of primary school by 2007.
• Provide free and compulsory education to children of 6-14 years age group by 2010.
• Bridge the social and gender gaps at the primary stage by 2007 and at the elementary level by 2010.
• Inculcate value-based learning among children and focus on the satisfactory quality of elementary education.

Hence, it could be concluded that Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan was launched by the Government of India in 2001.