This programme was initiated to overcome the issues of illiteracy. A national literacy mission committee was formed, under which provision was made to provide literacy to 11 crore people of age group 15 to 35. A formal education programme was initiated in 1976, which provided basic education to the youth of the age group 15 to 25 years. A separate female committee was also formed for the education of females. Several women poly techniques were also established in the country with objective of making women self-dependent.
