Dr Kekhrielhoulie Yhome and others during ULLAS Mela in Kohima on July 31. (Morung Photo)
Over 2.74 lakh ‘non-literate’ persons in State
Our Correspondent
Kohima | July 31
Nagaland’s School Education & SCERT Advisor Dr Kekhrielhoulie Yhome today said that there are 2.74 lakh ‘non-literate’ persons in Nagaland as per 2011 census.
Addressing the ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) Mela at the SCERT Conference Hall in Kohima, Dr Yhome said, “We will try to improve our indigenous knowledge system.”
The State’s School Education department and the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Nagaland organised the ULLAS Mela to showcase the activities and achievements made under the scheme in Nagaland.
The department will work closely with various literature boards, the Advisor said, adding, “We are in the process of producing textbooks in our own local diverse languages.”
Dr Yhome informed that he, along with Higher Education & Tourism Minister Temjen Imna Along, had recently proposed to the central government to hold a North East Education Conclave, to be hosted by the Government of Nagaland.
Later, he launched a primer called “Dawn of Hope,” which aligns with NEP 2020 and is anticipated to significantly contribute to the acquisition of essential knowledge and the promotion of continuous learning.
Meanwhile, in addition to Mon and Kiphire districts, the ULLAS programme will be implemented in five more districts—Phek, Peren, Tuensang, Zunheboto, and Dimapur—during 2024-25, with a total target of 1,44,802, said Rokozeho Sothu, Assistant Director (Nodal) Adult Education, Nagaland.
In the first phase, Kiphire and Mon Districts were selected, as the former had the lowest literacy rate and the latter is an Aspirational District. So far, the programme has covered 105 villages in Kiphire district, involving 5,051 learners, and 122 villages in Mon District with the enrolment of 25,034 learners.
ULLAS targets: SCERT Director Keviraleii Kerhiio said that ULLAS, formerly known as Adult Education and the New India Literacy Programme (NILP), is a centrally sponsored scheme on education for all, in alignment with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The scheme targets all non-literates aged 15 years and above. “It is an initiative by the Government of India aimed at eradicating illiteracy and promoting education for all citizens, particularly focusing on adults and out-of-school youth,” she said.
“Our target is to identify adults aged 15 years and above who missed the opportunity for literacy and enable them to become literate, supporting literacy initiatives aimed at achieving absolute literacy for all,” the Director added.
This comprehensive programme seeks to empower individuals through various educational opportunities, ensuring they have the necessary skills to improve their quality of life and contribute to the nation’s development, she added.
The scheme consists of five components: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), Critical Life Skills, Basic Education, Vocational Skills, and Continuing Education. “It is being implemented through volunteerism, promoting social responsibility and a sense of duty,” Kerhiio informed.
At present, the literacy rate of Nagaland stands at 79.55%, reflecting the state’s commitment and ongoing efforts to improve the literacy rate. “Literacy is not merely about reading and writing. It is a gateway to opportunity, self-improvement, and progress. It is a fundamental right that empowers an individual to make informed decisions,” she underscored.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by SCERT Deputy Director Keviluozonuo Sekhose, while the vote of thanks was proposed by Thavaseelan K, Principal Director, Directorate of School Education.
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