Context:
The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India, is set to conduct the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) as part of the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram on 17th March 2024, across 23 states
Relevance:
GS II: Government policies and Interventions
About ULLAS Initiative
The ULLAS Initiative, or Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society, represents a comprehensive effort to revolutionize education and literacy across the nation. Here are the key points about the initiative:
- Learning Ecosystem for All: The ULLAS initiative aims to create a learning ecosystem that reaches every individual, regardless of age or background. It focuses on bridging the gaps in basic literacy and critical life skills.
- Target Audience: The initiative targets citizens aged 15 and above who missed out on the opportunity to attend school. It aims to impart basic education, digital literacy, financial literacy, and other critical life skills through volunteerism.
- Comprehensive Objectives: The objectives of the ULLAS initiative are multi-faceted. It aims not only to impart foundational literacy and numeracy but also to cover critical life skills such as financial literacy, digital literacy, vocational skills development, and basic education across various stages.
- Continuing Education: The initiative emphasizes the importance of continuing education beyond basic literacy and numeracy. It offers courses in arts, sciences, technology, culture, sports, and recreation, catering to the diverse interests and needs of learners.
- Digital Gateway – ULLAS App: The ULLAS app serves as a user-friendly and interactive digital gateway for learners. Available on both Android and iOS platforms, the app provides access to diverse learning resources through the DIKSHA portal of NCERT.
- Features of the ULLAS App: Learners and volunteers can register through the ULLAS app, either through self-registration or by surveyors. The app facilitates engagement with various learning materials and resources, making learning accessible and convenient for all.
