Goa is now a 100 pc literate state: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that the state has attained 100 per cent literacy under the ULLAS Nav Bharat Literacy Programme.

The ULLAS (Understanding for Lifelong Learning for All in Society) Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, also known as New India Literacy Programme (NILP), is a Central Government sponsored initiative that aligns with National Education Policy 2020 and aims to empower those above the age of 15 who missed formal schooling.

It focuses on imparting functional literacy, including reading, writing and numeracy skills to achieve the target of 100 per cent literacy nationwide by 2030.

"Goa is now a fully literate state under the ULLAS Nav Bharat Programme. Our sustained collective efforts to strengthen the education sector with new advancements, NEP 2020 have yielded this result," Sawant said at an event to mark Goa's 39th statehood day.

"With the motto "Jan-Jan Sakshar", the initiative was instrumental in bringing lifelong learning to every citizen aged 15 years and above, by mobilizing a vast network of volunteers that included retired teachers, NSS units, students from teacher training colleges, and field-level education professionals.

"The state government honours Goa's rich heritage and celebrates the spirit of Parshuram Bhoomi, a land of courage, culture, and progress. From liberation in 1961 to statehood in 1987, Goa's journey has been one of resilience and pride. Goa has also given importance to Happiness Index of its citizens," he added.