Under ULLAS scheme J&K achieves 99.09 pc literacy, says L-G Sinha
Srinagar, Aug 4
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday that the Union Territory has joined the league of fully literate states/union territories with 99.09 per cent success under 'understanding lifelong learning for all in society' scheme.
The L-G added, "UT of Jammu Kashmir proudly joins the league of Fully Literate States/UTs under the ULLAS scheme of Union government. With 99.09 per cent success, it stands tall as the largest population region to achieve this milestone. Congratulations to our teachers, administrators and every stakeholder who made this possible."
"Let us always remember that education is the truest force of empowerment and our collective responsibility is to keep advancing this mission."
ULLAS stands for "Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society". It is a central scheme launched by the Ministry of Education in India to promote adult education, targeting non-literate individuals aged between 15 years and above through volunteer work and digital tools.
The focus area of the scheme is teaching basic reading, writing, and math skills.
The scheme provides financial, digital, legal, and healthcare awareness as well as helps adults gain skills for local jobs.
ULLAS offers basic and continuing education through school-equivalent learning and courses in arts or science.
The scheme relies heavily on student and community volunteers to teach learners. It uses mobile app and the DIKSHA Portal for registration, learning materials, and tests.
Tripura became third state in the country, after Mizoram and Goa, to achieve full functional literacy.
Tripura was declared fully literate under the ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme), a centrally sponsored scheme implemented from 2022 to 2027.
The ULLAS scheme targets five crore learners for foundational literacy and numeracy, focusing on non-literate individuals aged 15 years and above.
Learner Goal of the scheme is to reach five crore adult learners between the financial years 2022-2027.
The annual target is one crore learners Annual Pace: Target one crore learners each year aged 15 years and above who missed formal schooling.
The literacy benchmark is to define a state/union territory as fully literate upon hitting a 95 per cent literacy rate.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Impressive progress! 99.09% is no small feat, especially in a region with such diverse terrain and demographics. The emphasis on vocational skills and digital awareness alongside basic literacy is exactly what developing regions need.
As someone from Srinagar, this fills my heart with joy. My grandmother learned to read through the ULLAS program last year - she now reads her own bank statements and even helps my younger cousins with homework! The volunteer-based approach really connects with communities.
Excellent milestone for J&K. But let's not stop here - the real test will be sustaining this literacy rate and ensuring quality education, not just the numbers. Still, kudos to all the teachers and volunteers who worked hard on the ground.
Waah! 99.09% is remarkable! The use of the DIKSHA portal and mobile apps makes learning accessible even in remote areas. This is how technology should be used - to empower and educate. Really proud of our education system evolving this way.
Seeing Tripura, Mizoram, Goa, and now J&K achieve full literacy is inspiring. The scheme not only teaches reading and writing but also crucial life skills like financial and legal awareness. This holistic approach is what India needs. 👏
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