World · India Bureau
Over 6 lakh adults take part in Telangana literacy drive assessment
A major literacy initiative in Telangana has seen participation from more than 632,000 adult learners undergoing assessment under the ULLAS programme. The mass participation reflects growing efforts to address adult illiteracy across the southern state.
LSN India ·
Telangana's adult literacy programme has recorded significant participation with over 6.32 lakh individuals appearing for assessment under the ULLAS (Unlocking Latent Human Potential for Universal Adult Literacy and Skill) initiative. The large-scale evaluation represents a key milestone in the state's push to enhance literacy rates among its adult population.
The ULLAS scheme, designed to provide flexible and technology-enabled learning opportunities, has been gaining traction across the region. The programme targets adults who have missed formal education opportunities and aims to equip them with foundational literacy and numeracy skills alongside vocational competencies.
Telangana's engagement with the initiative reflects broader national efforts to strengthen adult education infrastructure. The state has positioned literacy development as crucial to improving employability and economic participation among marginalised communities.
Official figures on the assessment outcomes and next steps for successful participants are expected to be released by state authorities overseeing the programme. The scale of participation indicates growing awareness and acceptance of adult learning opportunities among Telangana's population.