Consider the following statements about the ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram: 1. It is a central sector scheme. 2. It targets adults (aged 15 years and above) who can’t go to school. 3. Goa has become the second state of the country to cross the benchmark for full literacy after Nagaland. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements about the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram:
1.It is a central sector scheme.
2.It targets adults (aged 15 years and above) who can’t go to school.
3.Goa has become the second state of the country to cross the benchmark for full literacy after Nagaland.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Only Statement 2 is correct

Statement 1 is incorrect: ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram or New India Literacy Programme is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented from 2022-2027.

Statement 2 is correct: The scheme, aligned with NEP 2020, targets adults (aged 15 years and above) who can’t go to school.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Goa has become the second state of the country to cross the nationally prescribed 95% benchmark for full literacy after Mizoram.

Source: PIB

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