NIPUN Lakshya stands for “National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy.” It is an ambitious initiative by the Government of India aimed at enhancing foundational literacy and numeracy skills among children. The primary goal is to ensure that every child in the country achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, by the year 2026-27.
- Key Objectives of NIPUN Lakshya:
- Ensure Foundational Literacy and Numeracy: The initiative aims to ensure that all children by Grade 3 can read with comprehension and possess basic mathematical skills.
- Time-bound Goals: The target is to achieve these foundational skills for all children by 2026-27.
- Improve Teaching-Learning Processes: By providing better training and resources to teachers, the initiative seeks to enhance the teaching-learning process.
- Continuous Assessment: Regular assessments of children’s progress to ensure they are on the right track towards achieving the set goals.
