- The Indian Government has launched a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme called the New India Literacy Programme.
- The scheme will have a financial outlay of over one thousand crore rupees and will be implemented from 2022-23 to 2026-27.
- The scheme aims to target five crore non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above.
- The beneficiaries will be identified through door-to-door surveys conducted by surveyors using a Mobile App.
- Non-literates can also register for the scheme directly through the mobile app from any location. The information was provided by the Minister of State for Education, Annpurna Devi, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
Question: What is New India Literacy Programme?
a. A new scheme launched by the Indian government to provide free healthcare to all citizens.
b. A new initiative launched by the Indian government to develop the infrastructure of rural areas.
c. A new programme launched by the Indian government to provide free education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years.
d. A new scheme launched by the Indian government to target non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above.
Answer: d. A new scheme launched by the Indian government to target non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above.
