Question

    Which of the following is not a component under the

    “New Education Literacy Programme”?
    A Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Critical Life Skills Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Basic Education Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Environmental Knowledge Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Government has launched a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely, “New India Literacy Programme” (NILP) for implementation during five years from the FYs 2022-23 to 2026-27 with financial outlay of Rs.1037.90 crore out of which Rs.700.00 crore is Central share and Rs.337.90 crore is State share. The scheme aims to cover a target of 5.00 crore non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above. The Scheme has five components:  (i)Foundational Literacy and Numeracy,  (ii)Critical Life Skills,  (iii)Vocational Skills Development,  (iv)Basic Education and (v)Continuing Education.

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