Lakshadweep has achieved 100% literacy status under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, Administrator Praful Patel announced on Sunday. The declaration was made during a function at the Secretariat in Kavaratti, marking the Union Territory's completion of the programme's literacy assessment process.
The Department of Education said an initial survey found 1,113 adult non-literates across the islands. Teaching and evaluation efforts were then carried out to help those learners develop foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
How the assessment was completed
Teachers and supervisors supported learners through doorstep and home-based assessments. This arrangement was used for people who could not attend designated examination centres or were hesitant to appear there.
The education authorities also conducted follow-up assessments and re-testing. These measures gave eligible learners further opportunities to complete the evaluation process, according to the department.
The Department of Education said every eligible learner successfully cleared the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test, known as FLNAT. Their successful completion enabled Lakshadweep to receive full literacy status under ULLAS.
The announcement was part of a wider function in Kavaratti. Patel also inaugurated several development projects during the event, although the available information does not specify the projects or their details.
What the declaration means
The declaration records the completion of the literacy drive for the adult learners identified in the survey. It also reflects the use of flexible assessment arrangements, including evaluations conducted at learners' homes.
The programme focused on foundational abilities in reading, writing and numeracy. The supplied details do not provide separate island-wise results, individual learner figures or information about the development projects inaugurated at the function.
Conclusion
Lakshadweep has been declared a 100% literate Union Territory under ULLAS after all eligible learners identified through the education survey cleared FLNAT, supported by teaching, re-testing and home-based assessments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who declared Lakshadweep fully literate?
Administrator Praful Patel made the declaration on Sunday.
Q. Where was the declaration made?
It was announced at a function held at the Secretariat in Kavaratti.
Q. How many adult non-literates were identified initially?
The initial survey identified 1,113 adult non-literates across Lakshadweep's islands.
Q. Which programme supported the literacy drive?
The achievement was recorded under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram.
Q. What assessment did eligible learners clear?
The Department of Education said all eligible learners cleared the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test, or FLNAT.
Q. How were learners unable to attend examination centres assessed?
Teachers and supervisors conducted doorstep and home-based assessments for learners who could not attend designated centres or were hesitant to do so.
Q. What else took place at the function?
Praful Patel inaugurated several development projects at the Kavaratti event.
