New Delhi, July 31 (KNN) Union Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan launched the mobile application of the ULLAS: Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram with an aim to promote elementary literacy.

He also introduced the logo, slogan - "Jan Jan Sakshar", which coincided with the third anniversary of NEP 2020.

This was held at the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2023 which witnessed its inauguration at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence.  

Addressing the audience, Union Minister Pradhan highlighted the significance of the ULLAS mobile application in leveraging technology to promote widespread access to basic literacy.

The ULLAS initiative aims to revolutionise education and literacy across the nation by fostering a comprehensive learning ecosystem that caters to every individual, bridging gaps in basic literacy and critical life skills.

Its focus extends to promoting functional literacy, vocational skills and essential life skills such as financial literacy, legal literacy, digital literacy and empowerment of citizens to participate in nation-building.

The app, available on both Android and iOS platforms, serves as a digital gateway to engage learners with diverse educational resources through the DIKSHA portal of NCERT. Learners and volunteers can register through self-registration or via surveyors.  (KNN Bureau)