About

• ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram or New India Literacy Programme (NILP) is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented from 2022 to empower those adults aged 15 years and above from all backgrounds who could not get due schooling and mainstream them with society to be able to contribute more to the growth story of the country. 
• The scheme aligns with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
• The scheme consists of five components – Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Critical Life Skills, Basic Education, Vocational Skills, and Continuing Education. 
• The scheme has benefitted more than 77 Lakhs people till now across the country. 
• The ULLAS Mobile App has more than 1.29 Crore learners and 35 lakh volunteer teachers.

Why in News?

• Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Dr. B.D. Mishra declared Ladakh as the administrative unit to achieve Full Functional Literacy under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, after having achieved more than 97% literacy. 

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