When Mr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ was the Union’s Minister of Human Resource Development, he introduced the Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme-DHRUV, a novel program. The Dhruv scheme’s primary goal is to assist gifted school children in realizing their full potential and positively contributing to society.

What is the PM Innovative Learning Program DHRUV

The Government of India has launched a program called PM Innovative Learning Programme (PMILP)-DHRUV to find and support gifted schoolchildren who want to improve their knowledge and abilities. The Dhruv plan will act as a stage for the talent of extraordinary and worthy kids, and it will help them succeed in their chosen disciplines, whether it be science, the performing arts, creative writing, etc.

Launch of Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Program-DHRUV

On October 10, 2019, Ramesh Pokhriyal, also known as “Nishank,” the Union Minister of Human Resource Development, announced the inauguration of the PM Innovative Learning Program-Dhruv from the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Program-DHRUV – Nodal Ministry

The Nodal Ministry of the Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme is the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry of Education (formerly Human Resource Development(HRD) ministry).

PM Innovative Learning Program DHRUV: Facts and Figures

For the UPSC exam, knowledge of facts about government programs is crucial. Therefore, the following table provides some interesting data and information about the PM innovative learning program DHRUV:

Objectives of Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Program -DHRUV

• To encourage talented and gifted school children to enrich their skills and knowledge.
• To provide mentorship and nurture the children in canters of excellence by renowned experts in different fields.
• To focus on mainly two areas – Science and Performing Arts.
• To select 60 school children of classes 9 to 12 from the whole country for the program’s first batch.

Salient Features of the Scheme

The salient features of the PMILP Dhruv are as follows below:

• Since the students were chosen throughout the nation, it also embodies the true ethos of Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat.
• The program will initially prioritize including the Science and Performing Arts streams.
• Each student will be given a “PM Badge” and addressed as “DHRUV TARA” as part of the DHRUV program.
• From the country, 60 kids in classes 9 through 12 are chosen. These 60 students include 30 from the performing arts and 30 from the sciences.
• The scheme will cover both pupils in government and private schools.
• The program will develop gifted children under the guidance of professionals from many professions.
• Students will have the chance to connect and mingle with well-known mentors and international figures.
• The chosen youngsters will visit educational and artistic locations in Bengaluru and New Delhi.

Benefits of Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Program-DHRUV

• It will increase self-assurance and promote knowledge of creative initiatives taking place around the world.
• It will support the school pupils’ development of a scientific mindset and sense of curiosity.
• It will encourage children’s imaginative thinking and artistic abilities at a very young age.
• Children will be inspired to acquire cutting-edge, innovative performing arts and science talents.
• Candidates will get Exposure to recent advancements and breakthroughs.

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