New India Literacy Programme

Why in news?

• Recently, the Minister of State for Education provided information about the New India Literacy Programme (NILP) in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha

About New India Literacy Programme:

• The Government has launched the Centrally Sponsored Scheme “New India Literacy Programme” (NILP) for implementation during five years from the FYs 2022-23 to 2026-27 with financial outlay of Rs.1000 crore.

Coverage:

• The scheme aims to cover a target of 5 crore non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above.

The scheme has five components:

• • Foundational Literacy and Numeracy
  • Critical Life Skills
  • Vocational Skills Development
  • Basic Education
  • Continuing Education

Identification of Beneficiaries:

• Door-to-door surveys on a mobile app are conducted by surveyors in the States/UTs to identify beneficiaries.
  • Non-literates can also register directly through a mobile app.

Other features

• Volunteerism for Teaching and Learning:
  • The scheme is mainly based on volunteerism for teaching and learning, and volunteers can register through the mobile app.
• Implementation through Technology:
  • The scheme is implemented predominantly through the online mode and is based on technology.
  • The teaching and learning material and resources are available on the DIKSHA platform of NCERT and can be accessed through mobile apps.
• Dissemination of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy:
  • Modes like TV, Radio, Samajik Chetna Kendra, etc. are also used for dissemination of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy.

Need of NILP:

• It is estimated that currently around 18.12 crore adults are still non-literate in India.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

Which of the following statements are correct regarding ‘New India Literacy Programme’?

1. It covers non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above.

2. The scheme is mainly based on volunteerism

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer