Which of the following statements about ‘ULLAS’ scheme is/are NOT corr

Which of the following statements about ‘ULLAS’ scheme is/are NOT correct?

  • 1. It’s a Centrally Sponsored scheme which aims at securing childhood for street children
  • 2. It’s a scheme aligned with National Education Policy-2020 which aims at empowering adults aged 15 or above who could not get due schooling

Select the answer using the code given below:

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2024
Statement 1 is NOT correct. The ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) scheme is not aimed at securing childhood for street children. Schemes like Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) focus on child welfare and protection, including street children. Statement 2 is correct. ULLAS is indeed aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims to empower adults aged 15 years and above who did not get formal schooling or dropped out. It promotes functional literacy, vocational skills, and other essential life skills. Since the question asks for statements that are NOT correct, only statement 1 is incorrect.
– ULLAS scheme focuses on adult education and lifelong learning for individuals aged 15 and above.
– It is aligned with the National Education Policy 2020’s emphasis on lifelong learning.
– The scheme is not targeted specifically at street children, which is covered by other child protection initiatives.
The ULLAS: Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Education. Its primary objective is to promote literacy among adults, particularly in the age group of 15 years and above who have missed the opportunity to attend formal schooling. It encompasses foundational literacy and numeracy, critical life skills, basic education, vocational skill development, and continuing education.