With reference to New India Literacy Program (NLIP) consider the following statements:1.It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.2.Continuing Education is one of its components.3.The programme aims at evaluating and implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to New India Literacy Program (NLIP) consider the following statements:
1.It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
2.Continuing Education is one of its components.
3.The programme aims at evaluating and implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. NLIP is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The scheme has five components namely 1) Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, 2) Critical Life Skills 3) Vocational Skills Development, 4) Basic Education and 5) Continuing Education.

Statement 3 is incorrect. NLIP aims to support the States and Union Territories in promoting literacy among non-literates in the age group of 15 and above across the country. It is the first government scheme that covers the missing age group of 15 to 18-year-old children who are at risk of dropping out of school.

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