Ladakh Achieves Full Functional Literacy | 27 Jun 2024
Recently the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh has been declared to achieve Full Functional Literacy under the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram after having achieved over 97% literacy.
- Functional literacy refers to a person's ability to effectively engage in activities that require reading, writing and calculation for personal and community development.
- Basic literacy focuses majorly on the acquisition of 3Rs, i.e. reading, writing and arithmetic skills.
ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram or New India Literacy Programme (NILP):
- ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented from 2022-2027.
- It aims to empower adults aged 15 years and above who could not receive proper schooling. It aligns with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- ULLAS has benefitted more than 77 lakhs people across the country.
- The 5 Components of ULLAS Scheme: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Critical Life Skills, Basic Education, Vocational Skills, and Continuing Education.
- Other Government Initiatives Related to Education:
Read more: Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam and ULLAS Initiative, National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.