Context
On October 11, 2026, Lakshadweep was declared a 100% literate Union Territory under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. The achievement followed the successful completion of the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) by all eligible learners.
Explanation
- ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society), also known as the New India Literacy Programme (NILP), is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented from 2022–23 to 2026–27.
- It aims to achieve 100% literacy among non-literate individuals aged 15 years and above, in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- The scheme is implemented by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, with an outlay of ₹1,037.90 crore.
- It has five components: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Critical Life Skills, Basic Education, Vocational Skills and Continuing Education.
- FLNAT, conducted through State/UT education authorities, assesses learners reading, writing and numeracy skills.
- Under ULLAS, full literacy status is recognised when the literacy rate reaches 95% or above.
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