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    Question

    Government of India has approved a new Centrally

    Sponsored Scheme "ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society)" for the period FYs 2022-2027. Which of the following objectives is not included in the scheme?
    A Critical Life Skills Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Vocational Skills Development Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Basic Education Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Continuing Education Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Societal Education Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Government of India has approved a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme "ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society)" for the period FYs 2022-2027 to cover all the aspects of Education For All (erstwhile termed as Adult Education) to align with National Education Policy 2020 and Budget Announcements FY 2021-22 'To enable increased access of resources, online modules covering the entire gamut of adult education will be introduced'. The objectives of the scheme is to impart not only Foundational Literacy and Numeracy but also to cover other components which are necessary for a citizen of 21 st century such as Critical Life Skills (including financial literacy, digital literacy, commercial skills, health care and awareness, child care and education, and family welfare); Vocational Skills Development (with a view towards obtaining local employment); Basic Education (including preparatory, middle, and secondary stage equivalency) and Continuing Education (including engaging holistic adult education courses in arts, sciences, technology, culture, sports, and recreation, as well as other topics of interest or use to local learners, such as more advanced material on critical life skills).

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