Ladakh has become the first administrative unit to achieve full functional literacy under the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Program).
- Union Territory of Ladakh has surpassed 97% literacy.
ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
- ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram or New India Literacy Programme (NILP), is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented from 2022-2027.
- The scheme aligns with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims to empower those adults aged 15 years and above from all backgrounds who could not get due schooling and mainstream them with society to be able to contribute more to the growth story of the country.
- It covers five key components: foundational literacy and numeracy, critical life skills, basic education, vocational skills, and continuing education.
- The vision of the ULLAS Scheme is to make Bharat Jan Jan Saakshar, which is based on the spirit of Kartvya Bodh and is being implemented through volunteerism.
- Nationwide, the program has benefited over 77 lakh people, with the ULLAS Mobile App engaging more than 1.29 crore learners and 35 lakh volunteer teachers.
