New India Literacy Program

On 12th December, 2022, the Central Government allocated a total financial outlay of the New India Literacy Programme (NILP) for five years to be Rs.1037.90 crore.

About New India Literacy Programme (NILP)

  • It was announced in February, 2022to cover all the aspects of Adult Education to align with National Education Policy 2020 and Budget Announcements 2021-22.

Need

  • As per Census 2011, the absolute number of non-literates of the country in 15 years and above age group is 25.76 crore (Male 9.08 crore, Female 16.68 crore).
  • In consideration of the progress of persons certified as literates under the Saakshar Bharat programme ....
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