Lakshadweep Achieves 100% Literacy Under ULLAS Scheme

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Key takeaways

Lakshadweep reached complete literacy status through the national ULLAS initiative under the leadership of Praful Patel .
The central program targets 5 crore learners across the country with a yearly goal of 1 crore learners between FY 2022-27 .
Adult education classes operate through community spaces named Samajik Chetna Kendras using digital tools like the ULLAS Mobile App .
Learners receive official certificates after passing the FLNAT exam conducted jointly by DoSEL and NIOS across 27 languages.

Lakshadweep officially became a completely literate Union Territory after an announcement by Administrator Praful Patel through the ULLAS -Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram .

The ULLAS initiative stands for Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society and is also known as the Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram .
This program operates as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme to support adults aged 15 and above who missed regular education.
The framework connects directly with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to build essential literacy and practical life skills.

The central government approved the implementation of this project for five years spanning Financial Years 2022 to 2027 .
The main vision of this multi-year initiative is to spread total literacy under the slogan of Jan Jan Saakshar .
The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL) under the Ministry of Education directly manages this nationwide program.

The project aims to reach non-literate individuals aged 15 and above across every state and union territory.
The official target is to educate 5 crore learners at a rate of 1 crore learners annually between FY 2022-27 .
The curriculum rests upon five core pillars that cover foundational learning, critical life skills, basic education, vocational training, and continuing education.

Functional literacy now means much more than just signing your name because it includes real reading, writing, math, and digital skills.
The project relies on public participation known as Kartavya Bodh where volunteers teach without any formal instructor salary.
Local schools serve as the main implementation units while community centers act as Samajik Chetna Kendras for evening classes.
A modern digital system powered by the ULLAS Mobile App and Portal connects with the DIKSHA platform for easy registration and tracking.
Learning books and teaching guides are prepared in 27 regional languages to help students learn in their native tongue.
Students take the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) twice a year to earn official certificates from DoSEL and NIOS .
Special attention goes to women, backward communities, and migrant workers living in Aspirational Districts and remote blocks.