The name of the plan to increase enrolment in higher education institutions is

ARashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) ✓ Correct

BSarva Shiksha Abhiyan

CBoth (a) and (b)

DNone of the above

Correct answer: (A) Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)

Explanation

The plan to increase enrolment in higher education institutions is the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA).

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan targets universal elementary education, not higher education enrolment.

RUSA is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2013 for state higher-education institutions.

It aims to raise access, equity and quality in higher education.

Funding under RUSA is shared between the centre and the states.

It seeks to improve the Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education.

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