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New India Literacy Programme : Written Reply In The Rajya Sabha

New India Literacy Programme : Written Reply In The Rajya Sabha

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

  • 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.1037.90 crore.
  • 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:
    • Foundational Literacy and Numeracy
    • Critical Life Skills
    • Vocational Skills Development
    • Basic Education
    • Continuing Education
  • 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.
  • The scheme is mainly based on volunteerism for teaching and learning, and volunteers can register through the mobile app.
  • 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.
  • Modes like TV, Radio, Samajik Chetna Kendra, etc. are also used for dissemination of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy.
  • All non-literates above 15 years of age are eligible to avail of the benefits of the scheme.