ULLAS programme will conduct FLNAT in 860 centres across Nagaland on March 21 to assess adult learners’ literacy progress.
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DIMAPUR — The Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS) programme, also known as the New India Literacy Programme, is set to conduct the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) across Nagaland on March 21 in 860 selected examination centres.
The assessment aims to evaluate the learning achievements of adult learners enrolled under the ULLAS initiative, a flagship programme of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, focused on promoting adult education and lifelong learning, the School Education department stated in a press release.
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In Nagaland, the programme is being implemented by the Directorate of School Education, targeting non-literate individuals aged 15 years and above. It seeks to provide foundational literacy and numeracy while also encouraging lifelong learning and skill development.
According to official data, a total of 18,018 adult learners have been enrolled under the programme. Volunteer teachers, along with local coordinators, have been conducting evening classes at various learning centres, with active community participation supporting mobilisation and registration efforts.
Based on the Census 2011 data on illiteracy, the programme is currently being implemented in seven districts—Mon, Kiphire, Phek, Zunheboto, Peren, Tuensang, and Dimapur.
Learners who successfully pass the FLNAT will be awarded certification by the National Institute of Open Schooling, recognising their attainment of basic literacy and numeracy competencies.
The initiative is expected to significantly contribute towards improving literacy levels in the state and advancing Nagaland’s goal of becoming a fully literate state.