Which of the following is/are the main aim/aims of the Saakshar Bharat Programme started in India?
A
To enhance the focus on female literacy
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B
To enhance the focus on female sanitation
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C
To enhance the focus on national polio-programme
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D
Both 'b' and 'c' are correct
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Solution
The correct option is A To enhance the focus on female literacy With a focus on female literacy, the Saakkshar Bharat Programme was launched in 2009 to achieve 80% literacy in the country. It also aims to reduce the literacy gap between males and females to ten percentage points. Objectives of the scheme include:
1) Functional and numeral literacy to non-literates
2) Achieve education equivalent to formal education
3) Relevant skill development
4) Provide opportunies for literates to continue education