The Ministry of Education (MoE) on January 08, 2024, issued the Guidelines On State Centre for Literacy in the State Council of Educational Research and Training
The following has been stated namely: -
• It states that the NEP has recommended Strong and innovative government initiatives for adult education - in particular, to facilitate community involvement and the smooth and beneficial integration of technology - will be implemented as soon as possible to expedite this all-important aim of achieving 100% literacy.
• It has approved a centrally sponsored innovative scheme called Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram or New India Literacy Programme (NILP), known as ULLAS: Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society and Tagline/SIogan of the ULLAS
• It states that the SCL will be established in the biggest DIET of the State/UT if there is no SCERT like Lakshadweep etc. It will consist of at least three of the existing faculty members from concerned SCERT who have expertise in the related area/suitable for Education for All (erstwhile Adult Education)
• It further states that the SCL, SCERT may constitute an Advisory Board to guide and direct the implementation of ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakra.
The detailed guidelines have been attached for reference
