Highlight the steps taken by the government to improve the literacy level in India.

The following steps have been taken by the government to improve the literacy level in India:

• Free education is provided in rural areas upto the age of 14 years so that every child has access to education irrespective of their income. The Government is trying to provide the primary right of proper education to children free of cost.

• Schemes such as Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Scheme provide free education, Mid- Day meal scheme provides food for the students. Poor people send their children to school as they are getting food in school.

• Scholarships are also provided to increase the interest of students. School uniforms, textbooks and some other necessary things related to study are provided to a student without any cost.