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India Today
01-06-2025
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- India Today
Goa becomes India's second fully literate state under ULLAS Scheme
Under the New India Literacy Program, also known as ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, Goa has been formally proclaimed a fully literate state. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on May 30, 2025, at the 39th Statehood Day celebrations at Panaji's Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala this accomplishment, Goa becomes the second Indian state to surpass the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's 95% literacy target. The state has joined the national effort to attain universal literacy by Ministers, the Chief Secretary of Goa, Archana Sharma Awasthi, the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Education, and other high-ranking officials and state residents were present at the PLFS Report 2023–24 states that Goa's literacy, Goa's literacy rate stood at 93.60%, among the highest in the country. However, the state's recent survey shows that Goa has now crossed this mark and achieved full achieve this goal, the state government used a combined effort involving multiple departments. The Directorate of Panchayats, the Directorate of Municipal Administration, the Directorate of Social Welfare, the Directorate of Planning & Statistics, and the Directorate of Women & Child Development all helped identify non-literate residents in their called Swayampurna Mitras were also involved. They helped raise awareness, guided learners through the literacy programme, and supported them in getting certified. Field workers from the Social Welfare Department also helped find and support education team, SCERT, local administration, school heads, and many volunteers were praised for their dedication and teamwork. The success of this campaign in Goa highlights how people-based and volunteer-driven efforts can lead to big change when supported by good planning and ULLAS SCHEME: WHAT IS IT?Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society, or ULLAS, is a central government program that will run from 2022 to 2027. It targets adults who are at least 15 years old and unable to attend or finish program is divided into five sections: basic education, vocational skills, critical life skills, continuing education, and foundational literacy and numeracy. It is run by volunteers and motivated by the concept of "Kartavya Bodh," or public 41 lakh volunteer teachers and over 2.40 crore students have signed up for the ULLAS mobile app throughout India. The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test has been taken by more than 1.77 crore students. The success of Goa under this program is regarded as a template for other PBI inputs
Time of India
30-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Centre declares Goa 100% literate, becomes fourth to achieve status
Panaji: On Goa's 39th statehood day on Friday, Union govt declared Goa as a fully literate state under the Ullas-new India literacy programme. Goa became one of four states to achieve this status. Goa achieved a literacy rate of 99.7%, which far exceeds the benchmark of 95% required for declaring a state as fully literate, as stipulated by Union govt under the new India literacy programme. A total of 82 panchayats declared 100% literacy, 33 panchayats declared 95% to 99% literacy, and one municipality confirmed 99% literacy. Of the remaining 76 panchayats and 13 municipalities, including a municipal corporation, a total of 6,299 illiterate individuals were identified. Of these, 2,136 showed interest in learning and successfully completed the entire learning phase, while 4,164 were unwilling for various reasons, including age, medical, and other grounds. With this, Goa achieved a literacy rate of 99.7%. 'Under the Ullas scheme, it is the first time that govt of India has defined literacy and the criteria to declare full literacy of any state and UT. Goa has now met those criteria and is proud to announce itself as fully literate,' said Archana Sharma Awasthi, joint secretary, department of school education and literacy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo She stated that this is an inspiring achievement and sets an example for the rest of the country. Awasthi mentioned that the scheme is a motivation and hope for those aged 15 and above who missed the opportunity to go to school and were left behind in literacy. 'This scheme, launched in April 2022, provides them with the chance to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to society,' she said. Awasthi also noted that determining full literacy in Goa was exhaustive, as they surveyed even the smallest villages to identify and educate the illiterate. 'According to the PLFS report, which is an NSSO report for 2023-2024, Goa's literacy rate is 93.6%, which is among the highest in the country, with both male and female populations scoring well. However, as per their own survey, Goa has now achieved much more than that and has crossed 99%,' said Awasthi. Chief minister Pramod Sawant said, 'This will help the state increase its happiness index. Govt is working to increase the happiness index'. State govt mentioned that for those still willing to learn, the education department will make plans. Sawant noted that individuals as old as 80 learned and passed the exam. He also mentioned that state govt's next target is to make Goa a 100% TB-free state.
