Q:
Which of the following statements are correct about ‘Saakshar Bharat’ scheme?
1.It is a centrally sponsored scheme which was launched during the Eleventh Five-year Plan.
2.The scheme applies to women in particular and disadvantaged groups in general.
3.The scheme applies to persons above the age of 10 years.
4.The scheme is anchored with Panchayati raj Institutions and Local self-Government.Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: C) 1,2 and 4
Explanation: Saakshar Bharat scheme was launched on 8th September 2009 during the 11th Five Year Plan, with an aim to raise literacy rate to 80%, to bridge gender gap to 10% .The scheme is anchored with Panchayati Raj Institutions and Local Self-government to decrease regional and social disparities and to focus on women, SCs, STs, minorities and other disadvantaged groups. It focused mainly on adult education, with emphasis on non-literates in the age group of 15-36 years.
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