Question

At present which of the following are conducted in Chhattisgarh State for primary education?

• [(J)] FLN – Foundational Literacy and Numeracy

• [(K)] RTE – Right to Education Act

• [(L)] OB – Operation Blackboard

• [(M)] DPEP – District-Primary Education Programme
Choose the correct option-

• A. J and M only
• B. K and M only
• C. J and K only
• D. J, K and L

Hint:

Modern education policy keywords: FLN (NIPUN Bharat) + RTE Act are active; older schemes like DPEP and Operation Blackboard are discontinued.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Primary education in India is governed by a combination of constitutional provisions and contemporary educational missions. Some programs are currently active, while others have been phased out or merged into broader schemes like Samagra Shiksha and NEP-aligned initiatives.

Step 1: Evaluating FLN (J)

FLN (Foundational Literacy and Numeracy) is part of the

NIPUN Bharat Mission under NEP 2020. It is actively implemented in all states including Chhattisgarh to ensure that children achieve basic reading and arithmetic skills by Grade 3. Hence, it is currently conducted.

Step 2: Evaluating RTE (K) The

Right to Education Act, 2009 is a constitutional legal framework ensuring free and compulsory education for children aged 6–14 years. It is continuously enforced and remains active.

Step 3: Evaluating Operation Blackboard (L) Operation Blackboard was launched in 1987 to improve primary school infrastructure. However, it has been discontinued as a standalone scheme and absorbed into later programs. Hence, it is not currently conducted.

Step 4: Evaluating DPEP (M) The District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) was launched in 1994 with World Bank assistance. It was phased out after Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and is no longer active.

Final Decision: Only (J) FLN and (K) RTE are currently active.