​NEP 2020 mainly emphasized in primary education:​

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Foundational Literacy and Numeracy

NEP 2020 places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) in the early years of primary education, particularly for children up to Grade 3. It recognizes that achieving basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills by the age of 8 is crucial for a child’s academic development and lifelong learning.

This mission is to be implemented through the centrally sponsored scheme ‘NIPUN Bharat’ (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy), which targets universal FLN by 2026–27. The goal is to equip every child with strong foundational learning to ensure they grasp all other subjects effectively as they progress in school.

Information Booster:

• Foundational Literacy and Numeracy is treated as an urgent national mission under NEP 2020.

• The focus is on ensuring that every child in Grade 3 achieves grade-level learning outcomes by 2026–27.

• NIPUN Bharat Mission was launched by the Ministry of Education in July 2021 to fulfill this target.

• FLN includes basic reading comprehension, vocabulary, sentence structure, and numerical abilities like counting, addition, subtraction, etc.

• NEP 2020 restructures the schooling system into 5+3+3+4 stages, with foundational stage covering ages 3–8 (Preschool to Grade 2).

• The policy promotes play-based and activity-based learning in foundational classes to encourage early cognitive development.

• Teachers are trained under NCERT and SCERT guidelines to deliver FLN using innovative, joyful pedagogies.