On 5th July 2021 The Department of School Education and Literacy launched the ______________ national mission aiming to achieve universal foundational literacy and numeracy in primary classes in India.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D)   ​NIPUN Bharat

• ​The National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat) was launched on July 5, 2021, by the Department of School Education and Literacy.

Information booster:

​Its primary goal is to ensure that all children in India achieve foundational literacy and numeracy skills by the end of Grade 3, by the year 2026-2027.

Objectives of  NIPUN Bharat:

• Reduce Dropouts: Encourage more students to complete primary, upper primary, and secondary education.
• Improve Education Quality: Focus on the overall development of every child and provide high-quality education.
• Creative Learning Methods: Incorporate interactive tools like quizzes, games, polls, and activities like music, rhymes, and drama to make learning fun and effective.
  
• The mission is focused on children aged 3 to 9 years, covering preschool to Grade 3.
• The word "NIPUN" means "skilled" in Hindi, reflecting the mission’s aim to help children master essential skills.​