Over 2.13 lakh people benefited under NILP in Salem from 2022 to 2026
The New India Literacy Programme (NILP) has provided basic education to over 2.13 lakh people in Salem district between 2022 and 2026. The initiative focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and life skills for adults who missed formal schooling.
Why it matters
The program addresses adult illiteracy and promotes digital and financial inclusion for marginalized populations.
The New India Literacy Programme (NILP), a centrally sponsored initiative, has benefited over 2.13 lakh people in the Salem district, providing them with basic education in the last four years (2022 to 2026).
The NILP aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims to empower adults aged 15 and above from all backgrounds who missed formal schooling. The scheme targets foundational literacy and numeracy for five crore people from 2022 to 2027, with one crore learners per year by using hybrid mode.
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