Govt – Welfare oriented Govt schemes, their utility
Goa Achieves Full Functional Literacy
▪ Goa has been declared fully functionally literate under the Ministry of Education’s ULLAS
(Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society)-Nav Bharat Saaksharta
Karyakram programme, also known as the New India Literacy Programme (NILP).
▪ While Goa’s literacy rate was 93.60% as per PLFS 2023–24, a state-level ULLAS
survey confirmed it has crossed the 95% functional literacy benchmark.
▪ Earlier, Mizoram became the first state and Ladakh the first UT to achieve full functional literacy.
Functional literacy :
▪ It refers to an individual’s ability to apply reading, writing, and numeracy skills in daily life to
enhance personal development and community participation.
▪ The ULLAS not only covers basic literacy but also equips learners with critical life skills,
encouraging lifelong learning and active citizenship.
About ULLAS- Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram
▪ ULLAS is a centrally sponsored scheme being implemented from 2022 to 2027, designed
to empower adults aged 15 years and above who missed out on formal schooling.
▪ It aimed at promoting Education for All, earlier known as Adult Education and it is in line with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
▪ Its target is to achieve Foundational Literacy and Numeracy for 5 crore learners during FY 2022–27 (1 crore learners per year).
▪ 5 Key Components of Scheme: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Critical Life Skills, Basic Education, Vocational Skills & Continuing Education.
