Higher Education
PM-USHA (Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan)
Strengthening access, equity and quality in state higher education institutions.
Education Min.
Nodal Body
At a Glance
PM-USHA (Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan) is the revamped version of the earlier RUSA (Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan). It is a centrally sponsored scheme that provides funding support to eligible state higher education institutions to improve access, equity and quality. The scheme is closely aligned with the goals of the National Education Policy 2020, including improving the Gross Enrolment Ratio and promoting multidisciplinary, holistic education.
Key Features & Objectives
1
Revamp of RUSA. PM-USHA is the redesigned successor of the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) with stronger NEP 2020 alignment.
2
Improving access & equity. Funds state universities and colleges to expand capacity and improve access for disadvantaged groups and regions.
3
Quality & accreditation. Supports accreditation, faculty recruitment, research, and improvement of teaching-learning processes and outcomes.
4
Multidisciplinary education. Promotes multidisciplinary education clusters, vocationalisation and digital initiatives in line with NEP 2020.
5
Gender & equity inclusion. Includes components for gender inclusion, equity initiatives and support for aspirational districts.
Key Facts
| Full form |
Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan |
| Earlier known as |
Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) |
| Revamped |
2023 |
| Ministry |
Ministry of Education (Department of Higher Education) |
| Type |
Centrally Sponsored Scheme |
| Aligned with |
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 |
★ EXAM FOCUS
PM-USHA is the revamped RUSA, focusing on state higher education institutions and aligned with NEP 2020. Key goals: improving access, equity, quality, accreditation and the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER). It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.
Practice MCQs
Test your understanding with these 5 questions (correct answer highlighted).
1
PM-USHA is the revamped version of which scheme?
A. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
B. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) ✓
C. Mid-Day Meal Scheme
D. Samagra Shiksha
2
PM-USHA primarily focuses on which institutions?
A. Central universities only
B. State higher education institutions ✓
C. Primary schools
D. Anganwadi centres
3
PM-USHA is aligned with which policy?
A. National Health Policy
B. National Education Policy 2020 ✓
C. National Logistics Policy
D. National Skill Policy
4
Which ministry implements PM-USHA?
A. Ministry of Skill Development
B. Ministry of Education ✓
C. Ministry of Science and Technology
D. Ministry of Culture
5
Improving which of the following is a key goal of PM-USHA?
A. Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education ✓
B. Crop yields
C. Road density
D. Tax collection
