ULLAS Programme

SEO Title: ULLAS Programme: Full Form, Objectives, Features and Adult Education Scheme

Category: Government Schemes | Education | Social Sector

UPSC Notes

ULLAS is India's adult education programme aimed at providing education and lifelong learning opportunities to adults who are outside the formal schooling system.

Key Pointers

  • Full form: Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society.

  • Also known as Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram.

  • Ministry: Ministry of Education.

  • Target group: Adults generally 15 years and above.

  • Focus areas include:

    • Foundational literacy and numeracy

    • Critical life skills

    • Vocational skills

    • Basic education

    • Continuing education

  • Uses technology through the ULLAS mobile application/portal.

  • Supports India's objective of improving adult literacy.

Prelims Focus: ULLAS → adult education → 15+ → foundational literacy → lifelong learning.