Full Functional Literacy

Full Functional Literacy: Recently, Tripura was officially declared a fully literate state, becoming the third in India to achieve this milestone after Mizoram and Goa.

o The announcement was made under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, the Government of India’s flagship adult education initiative.

• Functional literacy refers to an individual’s ability to apply reading, writing, and numeracy skills in daily life for personal development and active participation in society.
  • About ULLAS : Launched in 2022 as a centrally sponsored scheme by the Ministry of Education.

  o Aims to achieve universal literacy in India by 2030, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

  o Focuses on inclusive learning for adults aged 15 years and above who missed out on formal education.

  o Five Core Components of the Scheme: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Critical Life Skills, Basic Education, Vocational Skills and Continuing Education

  o Nationwide Impact of the ULLAS Scheme: Over 2.40 crore learners and 41 lakh volunteer teachers are registered on the ULLAS Mobile App.