The National Literacy Mission (NLM) was initiated in 1988 with an aim to impart functional literacy to all non-literate persons in 15-35 age group. Detailed information is provided about the aims and objectives, management structure, UNESCO literacy programmes, NLM schemes, support to NGOs and Jan Shikshan Sansthan. Details of monitoring and evaluation, women's empowerment, financial parameters etc. are available. Information about new initiatives to promote education is given.