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| Historic Achievement | | | Jammu and Kashmir has joined the league of Fully Literate nine States/ UTs under Government of India’s ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) scheme. It’s a historic achievement.
Achieving the status of a fully literate UT is far more than a statistical accomplishment; it is a powerful testament to the collective efforts of educators, administrators, volunteers and thousands of learners who chose to embrace education despite the challenges of age and circumstance.
Out of 180317 non-literates identified 178680 have passed (99.09%) under the ULLAS scheme. The criterion for declaring a State/UT fully literate is achieving a literacy rate of 95% or above, acknowledging that 100% literacy is unfeasible due to factors such as advanced age and intellectual abilities.
So far nine States and UTs had declared themselves as fully literate under ULLAS. They are: Ladakh, Mizoram, Goa, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Andaman and Nicobar Island, Sikkim and Uttarakhand and J&K is the 10th.
J&K is the State/UT having the largest population among States/ UTs declared so far.
Joining this distinguished group demonstrates that determined policy implementation, community participation and political commitment can deliver transformative social outcomes even in regions that have faced prolonged developmental challenges.
Literacy is the cornerstone of an empowered society. It enables individuals to access better employment opportunities, make informed health decisions, understand their rights and responsibilities, participate meaningfully in democratic processes and adapt to the demands of an increasingly digital world. For Jammu and Kashmir, where education has often been disrupted by difficult circumstances over the years, this accomplishment symbolises resilience and hope.
The ULLAS scheme deserves considerable credit for redefining adult education as lifelong learning rather than merely teaching reading and writing. The programme promotes functional literacy, numeracy, digital awareness, financial literacy and critical life skills. These competencies are indispensable in today’s knowledge-driven economy and will help create a more informed, productive and self-reliant citizenry.
The success also reflects the dedication of teachers, education department officials, volunteers, local communities and civil society organisations who reached out to learners across urban centres and remote villages alike. Their efforts have ensured that education reached those who had been left behind due to poverty, social constraints or geographical isolation. Such people-centric initiatives strengthen the foundations of inclusive development.
Jammu and Kashmir’s declaration as a fully literate Union Territory is therefore not merely an educational success but a significant social transformation. It reflects the growing aspirations of its people and reinforces the belief that education remains the most powerful instrument of empowerment. |
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