Union Territory of Ladakh Achieves Full Functional Literacy Under ULLAS

According to the Union Ministry of Education, the Union Territory of Ladakh has achieved full functional literacy under the ULLAS-Nav Bharat SaakshartaKaryakram. Ladakh now boasts over 97 percent literacy. Lieutenant Governor Dr. B.D Mishra shared this milestone on June 25, 2024, at a function in Sindhu Sanskritik Kendra (SSK), Leh.
A centrally sponsored scheme implemented from 2022-23 to 2026-27, ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, focusing on adult education and lifelong learning.
The total outlay is Rs.1037.90 crore, with the Government of India contributing Rs.700 crore and the states contributing Rs.337.90 crore.
Targets non-literates aged 15 years and above in all States/UTs. The goal is to reach five crore learners, or one crore learners per year.

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