News: Mizoram has become the first state in India to be officially declared fully ‘literate’ under the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) initiative.
About ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme)
- ULLAS stands for Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society.
- It is also known as the New India Literacy Programme (NILP).
- It is a centrally sponsored initiative that aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- Implementation duration: 2022-27.
- Aim: It aims to empower adults aged 15 and above from all backgrounds who missed formal schooling, helping them integrate into society and contribute to the nation‘s growth.
- The ULLAS User-Friendly Mobile Application serves as a digital platform providing access to a wide range of learning resources via the DIKSHA portal.
Definition of Literacy and Full Literacy (as per ULLAS/NILP)1. Literacy: Literacy encompasses the ability to read, write, and compute with comprehension. It also includes understanding, interpreting, creating, and critical life skills such as digital and financial literacy. 2. Full Literacy: Achieving ‘full literacy’ is defined as reaching a 95% literacy rate in a State or Union Territory. 3. Criteria for Literacy Certification: Under NILP, a non-literate person is considered literate if they pass the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT). |
