A Literacy Programme aims to enhance reading and writing skills among populations. It targets various age groups, especially children and adults. These initiatives can improve education levels and economic opportunities. They often focus on rural areas and underprivileged communities. Successful programmes can lead to social change and empowerment. They play a crucial role in national development and cultural preservation.
India’s ambition to achieve near-universal literacy by 2030 has run into a familiar governance challenge: uneven state participation. The Union government’s flagship adult literacy programme, ULLAS, has made...