With reference to the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram and literacy in Lakshadweep, consider the following statements: 1. A total of 2,113 adult non-literates were identified for intensive teaching in Lakshadweep. 2. Lakshadweep achieved 100% literacy status as of October 2026. 3. The FLNAT is an assessment used to determine foundational literacy and numeracy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Lakshadweep declared 100% literate as 1,113 adult non-literates clear FLNAT assessments

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Education policy· Prelims· 17 October 2026

Human capital development and literacy schemes: a GS2 case study on inclusive education.

Why in news

Administrator Praful Patel declared Lakshadweep a 100% literate Union Territory after 1,113 adult non-literates cleared the FLNAT assessments.

Background

The Department of Education identified 1,113 adult non-literates for intensive teaching under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. All learners cleared the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) through doorstep assessments and re-testing.

Facts for Prelims

SchemeULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram: A Centrally sponsored scheme for literacy.
FactLakshadweep achieved 100% literacy status as of October 2026.
Fact1,113 adult non-literates were identified for intensive teaching in Lakshadweep.
FactFLNAT: The assessment used to determine foundational literacy and numeracy.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram and literacy in Lakshadweep, consider the following statements:

A total of 2,113 adult non-literates were identified for intensive teaching in Lakshadweep.
Lakshadweep achieved 100% literacy status as of October 2026.
The FLNAT is an assessment used to determine foundational literacy and numeracy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The note states 1,113 adult non-literates were identified.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of foundational literacy and numeracy programs in achieving inclusive education and human resource development in India's Union Territories.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Last-mile delivery: Doorstep assessment model overcoming geographical barriers in island territories
Human capital formation: Transitioning from basic literacy to functional numeracy for economic inclusion

Keywords: Human Capital · Inclusive Education · Foundational Literacy · Centrally Sponsored Scheme · Last-mile Delivery

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