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Summary
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Key Facts
TypeScheme
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedFriday, 18 February 2022
Affected Population~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
Key Authorities
Ministry of EducationUGCAICTE
Key Stakeholders
StudentsTeachers & FacultyUniversities
Government Context
NDA IIBJP-led NDA
Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
21 changes recorded for this policy.
SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Digital & Technology, Education
Education
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_textiles
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_tourism
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_urban_development
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_women_and_child_development
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_niti_aayog
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_water_resources_river_development_and_ganga_rejuvenation
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_tribal_affairs
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_youth_affairs_and_sports
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_special_service_and_features
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_eac_pm
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_office_of_principal_scientific_advisor_to_goi
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_pm_speech
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_upsc
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_competition_commission_of_india
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_national_financial_reporting_authority
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_national_security_council_secretariat
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_ifsc_authority
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_national_human_rights_commission
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via pib_lokpal_of_india
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
DescriptionTuesday, 29 September 2026via state_pib_assam
Successor to Saakshar Bharat, targeting functional literacy and numeracy for 5 crore non-literate adults aged 15+ during 2022-27. Emphasises digital literacy, financial literacy, and critical life skills using online teaching mode.
Government of India press release: Literacy for All
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