Which of the following state governments has launched the Paray Shikshalaya scheme in February 2022?

The correct answer is West Bengal.

Key Points

•  The correct answer is option 3, i.e., West Bengal.
•  The Paray Shikshalaya scheme is a new initiative launched by the West Bengal government in February 2022.
• The scheme aims to provide free and quality education to children living in remote and backward areas of the state.
• The scheme will establish 10,000 schools in the state to provide education to around 5 lakh students.

Additional Information 

• The West Bengal government on Monday (February 7) launched ‘Paray Shikshalaya’ – an open-air classroom in the neighbourhood program – for students from classes 1 to 7.
• The aim of this initiative is to encourage students who dropped out of school during the Covid-19 pandemic to continue their education.
• On January 31, schools across the state opened for classes 8 to 12. However, students studying in lower classes continued to take online classes.
• Initially, the initiative was meant for primary school students (1 to 5). However, students in classes 6 and 7 were also included as physical classes in schools did not reopen for them.