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    Question

    Consider the following statements about NIPUR Bharat

    Program.   1) NIPUN Bharat Programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Education. 2) It has been envisioned for ensuring that every child in the country necessarily attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, by 2026-27. 3) A five-tier implementation mechanism will be set up at the National- State- District- Block- School level in all States and UTs, under the aegis of the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha.   Which is/are incorrect?  
    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Union Education Minister launches NIPUN Bharat Programme. NIPUN stands for the National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy. The Programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Education. It will be implemented by the Department of School Education and Literacy.   Target: It has been envisioned for ensuring that every child in the country necessarily attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, by 2026-27. It will cover the learning needs of children in the age group of 3 to 9 years.   Implementation: A five-tier implementation mechanism will be set up at the National- State- District- Block- School level in all States and UTs, under the aegis of the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha. Key components and expected outcomes of NIPUN Bharat Mission: 1.      Foundational skills enable to keep children in class thereby reducing the dropouts and improve transition rate from primary to upper primary and secondary stages. 2.      Activity based learning and a conducive learning environment will improve the quality of education. 3.      Innovative pedagogies such as toy-based and experiential learning will be used in classroom transactions thereby making learning a joyful and engaging activity. 4.      Intensive capacity building of teachers will make them empowered and provide greater autonomy for choosing the pedagogy.

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