Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test | 18 Mar 2024

Recently, the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, conducted a Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) as part of the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram across 23 states, with an estimated 37 lakh learners participating.

The FLNAT assesses Reading, Writing, and Numeracy skills, to evaluate foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
- The test will be conducted in all districts of participating States/UTs at District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) and Government/aided schools.
FLNAT aims to certify non-literate learners and promote multilingualism by conducting the test in regional languages, aligning with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- Learners who qualify will receive a certificate from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) recognising their achievement in foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
New India Literacy Program, popularly known as ULLAS is a centrally sponsored scheme for the period 2022-2027 to cover all aspects of Education For All, previously known as Adult Education.
- The scheme empowers adults aged 15 and above with basic literacy, numeracy, and critical life skills, fostering lifelong learning. Implemented through volunteerism, it promotes social responsibility and access to regional language content on the DIKSHA Portal and ULLAS mobile app.