A cultural and moral education programme called “Sanskaar Shaala” (also known as ‘Shankar Shaala’) was recently inaugurated by the Governor, alongside a state scheme providing monthly assistance to celibate monks of neo-Vaishnavite monasteries. In which Indian state were these initiatives launched?

The correct answer is Assam. In News Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya inaugurated “Sanskaar Shaala” (also referred to as ‘Shankar Shaala’), a value-based cultural and moral education programme for children aged 4-14. Key Points “Sanskaar Shaala” is organised by Marwari Sammelan Kamrup Shakha at Lohia Lions Auditorium in Guwahati. The programme provides value-based cultural and moral education for children aged 4-14. Assam government launched a scheme providing Rs 1,500 monthly to Udasin Bhakats, celibate monks associated with neo-Vaishnavite monasteries (satras). The initiatives support preservation of Assam’s cultural and religious heritage as per Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the redeveloped Rs 227-crore ‘Batadrava Than’, the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardeva. Additional Information Assam Leadership Governor – Lakshman Prasad Acharya Chief Minister – Himanta Biswa Sarma Assam Capital Dispur Institution of Satra Founded by Bhakti saint Srimanta Sankardeva (1449–1568) Neo-Vaishnavite monasteries where Udasin Bhakats reside Udasin Bhakats Celibate monks receiving monthly assistance under the state scheme