New India Literacy Programme

The Government of India approved the New India Literacy Programme scheme for the fiscal years 2022-2027 that will cover all areas of adult Education and match with the national education policy 2020.

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced the New India Literacy Programme for the next five years, to cover all aspects of adult education. The ministry has decided to use the term Education for All instead of Adult Education, because the previous term didnt represent all non-literates who are in the age group of 15 years and above.

This programme is expected to cost Rs 1037.90 crore between 2022 and 2027, with the central government providing Rs 700 crore and the states providing Rs 337.90 crore, respectively.