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13,100 illiterates to take ULLAS literacy test in Nagpur on Oct 25
The Story in Brief
Nagpur district will hold a literacy examination for 13,100 non-literate adults on Sunday, 25 October, under the Centre’s ULLAS Nav Bharat Saaksharta Abhiyaan. The test runs from 10am to 5pm at 1,705 centres in Marathi, Hindi and Urdu. Of the total, 12,439 registered afresh and 661 are re-appearing after failing or missing the previous test.
The programme targets people aged 15 and above who missed formal education, covering basic reading, writing, elementary mathematics, digital and financial literacy, health, hygiene, environmental awareness and citizens’ rights. Participants also learn about alternative education pathways to resume studies. Officials said the initiative aims to help adults manage banking, access digital services, understand government schemes and lead more self-reliant lives. The education department has urged eligible candidates to attend their nearest centre.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The 13,100 candidates represent only a fraction of Nagpur's unschooled adult population, and the 661 re-appearances show the difficulty of clearing the test on a first attempt. The programme’s emphasis on digital and financial literacy goes beyond basic alphabets, suggesting the government sees literacy as a gateway to welfare scheme access rather than just classroom learning. The outcome on 25 October will show how many of those registered actually turn up, a gap between registration and attendance that past state literacy drives have struggled with.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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