Ludhiana, Sept. 30 -- The responsibility of enrolling and teaching adult learners under the New India Literacy Programme (NILP) has, for the first time, been transferred to government primary schools as well, drawing criticism from the teachers who say they are already overburdened. Teachers in these schools will now be required to shoulder the task of enrolling learners and conducting classes.

The centrally sponsored scheme of the ministry of education seeks to promote basic education, digital literacy and financial awareness among those aged 15 years and above who were deprived of formal schooling. The ambitious programme is aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 and has set a target of achieving 100% literacy across the count...