Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT)

• The government conducted the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) as part of Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram across 23 states.
• The FLNAT was held in all districts of each participating State and UT.
• The assessment comprises three subjects – Reading, Writing, and Numeracy – each carrying 50 marks, totalling 150 marks.
• The test was conducted in the regional language of the learners, in line with National Education Policy 2020’s focus on promoting multilingualism.
• The test is crucial in assessing the impact of teaching-learning sessions conducted as part of the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram.

ABOUT ULLAS

• ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) was announced 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.
• 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).
• The scheme is implemented through volunteerism through online mode.
• Trainings, orientations, workshops of volunteers will be organized through face-to-face mode.
• All material and resources shall be provided digitally for easy access to registered volunteers through easily accessible digital modes, viz, TV, radio, cell phone-based free/open-source Apps/portals, etc.
• Target Audience -The scheme will cover non-literates of the age group of 15 years and above in all state/UTs in the country.