Government to make 52.5 lakh people digitally literate by 2016

Q.  Government of India is aiming to make how many people digitally literate by 2016?
- Published on 18 Nov 15

a. 51.5 lakh
b. 52.5 lakh
c. 53.5 lakh
d. 54.5 lakh

ANSWER: 52.5 lakh
 
Government has advanced the year for making 52.5 lakh people digitally literate under the National Digital Literacy Mission by 2016, instead of 2017. Around 10 lakh persons have already been certified and 8 lakh are in process. Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (DISHA) or National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM) Scheme has been formulated to impart IT training to 52.5 lakh persons, including Anganwadi and ASHA workers and authorised ration dealers in all states/UTs across India. It aims to ensure IT literacy among Indian citizens.

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