Education Ministry’s Ullas Portal: 1.65 Crore Non-Literate Registered, 68 Lakh Pass Literacy Test
Since 2022, about 1.65 crore non-literate individuals have registered on the ULLAS portal launched by the Indian government as part of its literacy program, the education ministry informed Parliament on Monday. The main focus of this program is to help non-literates learn basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills. Over 68 lakh participants have successfully passed the literacy and numeracy test under the initiative.
Madhya Pradesh Leads in Registrations and Certifications
- Madhya Pradesh registered the highest number of non-literates (31.14 lakh) and the most certifications, with 28.75 lakh participants passing the literacy test.
Other states with high registrations are:
- Andhra Pradesh (30.7 lakh)
- Rajasthan (24.44 lakh)
- Uttar Pradesh (11.07 lakh)
- Maharashtra (10.2 lakh).
Literacy test on ULLAS Portal launched
The ULLAS scheme, launched in 2022-23, aims to identify non-literates and connect them with nearby voluntary teachers. These teachers help them learn essential skills, after which they can take the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT). Upon passing, they are certified as ‘neo-literates.’
State Performance in FLNAT Certification
- A total of 1.11 crore non-literates applied for FLNAT, and over 68 lakh have been certified as ‘neo-literates.’
- Madhya Pradesh issued the most certifications (28.75 lakh), followed by Rajasthan (10.28 lakh), Tamil Nadu (10.06 lakh), Karnataka (3.56 lakh), and Uttar Pradesh (3.81 lakh).
- Some states, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Telangana, and West Bengal, are yet to start certifying participants.
Number of certified literates through ULLAS portal
Here is the list:
| State |
Registered Non-Literates (in Lakhs) |
Certified Literates (in Lakhs) |
| Madhya Pradesh |
31.14 |
28.27 |
| Andhra Pradesh |
30.7 |
NA |
| Rajasthan |
24.44 |
10.28 |
| Uttar Pradesh |
11.07 |
3.28 |
| Maharashtra |
10.2 |
NA |
Despite the progress, over 1 crore non-literates are yet to be paired with a voluntary teacher. States need to focus on improving the “tagging” process to ensure every non-literate receives the necessary support to become literate.
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