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Q146 (NDA-II/2024) Economy › Schemes, Inclusion & Social Sector Official Key

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 :

Explanation

The ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) initiative, also known as the New India Literacy Programme (NILP), is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme approved for the period FY 2022-2027.

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: The scheme is not designed for street children. It specifically targets non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above who could not attend or complete formal schooling.
  • Statement 2 is correct: ULLAS is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It aims to bridge the gap in adult education by focusing on five pillars: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Critical Life Skills (financial, digital, and healthcare literacy), Vocational Skills, Basic Education, and Continuing Education.

Since the question asks for the statement that is NOT correct, Statement 1 is the only incorrect one, making Option A the correct answer.

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