Ladakh Achieves Full Functional Literacy Under ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Ladakh achieves full functional literacy under ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. |
| Announcement | Lieutenant Governor Dr. B.D Mishra announced on June 25, 2024, at Sindhu Sanskritik Kendra, Leh. |
| Literacy Rate | Over 97% |
| Scheme Overview | ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society), implemented from 2022-23 to 2026-27. |
| Alignment | National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. |
| Beneficiaries | Over 77 lakh nationwide, 1.29 crore learners, 35 lakh volunteer teachers via ULLAS Mobile App. |
| Scheme Outlay | Total Rs.1037.90 crore (Central Govt: Rs.700 crore, States: Rs.337.90 crore). |
| Target Group | Non-literates aged 15 years and above. |
| Goal | Reach 5 crore learners (1 crore learners per year). |
| Implementation | Online through ULLAS app with volunteer teachers. |
| Scheme Components | Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Critical Life Skills, Basic Education, Vocational Skills, Continuing Education. |
| Ladakh Formation | Established on October 31, 2019, via Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019. |
| Capital | Leh |
| Lieutenant Governor | Dr. B.D Mishra |