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Prime Minister Inaugurates Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2023

  • 01 Aug 2023

On 29th July, 2023, India’s Prime Minister attended the inauguration of Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2023 at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Key Points:

  • ULLAS Mobile App: The event also witnessed the unveiling of the "Jan Jan Sakshar" motto and logo, along with the introduction of the ULLAS mobile app, coinciding with the third anniversary of NEP 2020.
  • The app is useful in leveraging technology to promote universal access to basic literacy.
  • The initiative aims to revolutionize education and literacy nationwide by fostering an inclusive and comprehensive environment that caters to individual needs, bridging gaps in essential proficiency and fundamental abilities.
  • Objectives of ULLAS: The program focuses on empowering citizens to participate in nation-building by promoting functional literacy, vocational skills, financial literacy, legal literacy, and digital literacy.
  • Features of ULLAS Mobile App: The ULLAS mobile application is available on both Android and iOS platforms and serves as a digital gateway to engage students with various educational resources through the DIKSHA portal of NCERT.
  • Learners and volunteers can sign up either through self-registration or via surveyors.
  • The primary target audience for the program includes citizens over the age of 15 who are unable to attend formal school.
  • Volunteer-Driven Approach: The initiative relies on volunteerism, encouraging volunteers to participate as DUTY or Kartavya Bodh towards nation-building.
  • Student volunteers will receive credits in school/university and appreciation through certificates, letters of appreciation, felicitation, and other means.
  • Promoting Knowledge Sharing: The campaign's new slogan and logo, "ULLAS: Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram," symbolize its enthusiasm and dedication to spreading education across the nation.
  • The initiative aims to ignite the natural curiosity and drive for continuous education in individuals, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing in Indian communities.