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Uttarakhand Declared Sixth Fully Literate State in 2026
Uttarakhand is declared India’s sixth fully literate state in 2026. The declaration is attributed to the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Programme and the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
ULLAS and Uttarakhand Education Initiatives:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| ULLAS full form | ULLAS comprises “Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society”. |
| Nature of ULLAS | It comprises a centrally supported initiative focused on adult education and literacy. |
| Alignment | It is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. |
| Focus area | It emphasises the promotion of lifelong learning. |
| Target beneficiaries | It applies to non-literate individuals and adult learners. |
| Implementation approach | It utilises community participation and volunteer engagement. |
| Assessment and certification | ULLAS comprises mechanisms for assessment and certification of learners. |
| FLNAT purpose | The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) evaluates foundational literacy and numeracy competencies. |
| FLNAT conducting agency | FLNAT is conducted through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). |
| FLNAT assessment domains | FLNAT is used to assess learners’ foundational competencies: reading, writing, and numeracy. |
| Full literacy criterion under ULLAS | As per the ULLAS framework, a State or Union Territory is considered to have achieved full literacy when the literacy rate reaches 95%. |
| NEP 2020 objectives | The cited NEP 2020 objectives comprise achieving universal foundational literacy and numeracy, promoting adult education, fostering lifelong learning, enhancing digital literacy, expanding vocational education, improving access to quality education, and integrating technology in educational processes. |
| Nanda Gaura Scheme | Nanda Gaura Scheme provides for financial assistance to eligible girl students. |
| Chief Minister Balashray Yojana | Chief Minister Balashray Yojana provides for free education to orphaned children. |
| Virtual classroom and central studio | Virtual classroom and central studio facilities are being developed to connect 500 schools, with a particular focus on serving remote areas. |
| Atal Utkrisht Schools | Uttarakhand has established 189 Atal Utkrisht schools. |
| School infrastructure initiative | Modern laboratories are being developed in 100 high schools and 100 intermediate schools. |