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- Srinagar Scripts history: 2,330 adult learners appear in FLNAT under ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram; District Moves Closer to ‘Jan-Jan Saakshar’ Vision.
- Mr Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Bhat,CEO Srinagar along with Ms Archana Parihar UT Nodel Officer ULLAS visited several centres.
- District Srinagar has not just conducted an examination; it has lit 2,330 lamps of knowledge that will illuminate countless homes:- said CEO Srinagar.
SRINAGAR: In a historic leap towards inclusive and lifelong learning, District Srinagar today successfully conducted the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test * , 2026-2027, under the Government of India’s flagship programme *ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) – Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram.
The landmark assessment was held under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Mr. Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Bhat, Chief Education Officer, Srinagar, whose sustained guidance has infused new energy into the adult education movement in the district.
Mr. Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Bhat, Chief Education Officer, Srinagar, along with Ms. Archana Parihar, UT Nodal Officer (ULLAS) and Mr. Showkat Hussain, District Nodal Officer (ULLAS), personally visited several centres and interacted with the learners, appreciating their courage.
Simultaneously, members of the Zonal Level Monitoring Committees, Zonal Education Officers and Zonal Nodal Officers (ULLAS) conducted intensive inspections across their respective zones.
Addressing the learners, CEO Srinagar said:
. “ULLAS is not merely a scheme to make people literate; it is a mission to restore dignity and open doors. It connects literacy with numeracy, numeracy with digital empowerment, and digital empowerment with a sustainable, self-reliant livelihood. Every learner who has walked into the centre today has not just taken an exam, but has taken a courageous step towards transforming his or her own future, and that of Srinagar.”
He congratulated every participant for their extraordinary resolve to return to education, calling them the true ambassadors of change in society.He said the programme goes beyond reading and writing – it builds foundational literacy, numeracy, critical life skills, digital and financial literacy, and vocational skills for sustainable livelihood, thereby fostering self-reliance and active citizenship.
Elaborating on the way forward, Ms. Archana Parihar, UT Nodal Officer, stated that all learners who successfully qualify FLNAT will be awarded a prestigious certificate of foundational literacy and numeracy by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), Ministry of Education, Government of India – a formal recognition that will enable them to pursue further education, skill development and better livelihood opportunities.
In a heartening display of determination and hope, a total of 2,330 neo-literate learners – including women, daily senior citizens and youth from diverse socio-economic backgrounds – appeared with unparalleled enthusiasm across all eight educational zones of the district.
The examination centres, set up in schools designated as Samajik Chetna Kendras, were transformed into centres of celebration, confidence and new beginnings. The sight of learners holding pencils with pride was a powerful testament to the fact that education has no age barrier.
To ensure absolute transparency, fairness and sanctity of the assessment as per NIOS guidelines, a robust monitoring mechanism was put in place.
District Srinagar has not just conducted an examination; it has lit 2,330 lamps of knowledge that will illuminate countless homes.
