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.
