ULLAS literacy drive exam concludes successfully in Ferozepur
Ferozepur, March 23, 2026: The second phase of the written examination for the 2025–26 session under the ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) project was successfully conducted across Ferozepur district on Sunday. The initiative aims to bridge the educational gap among individuals who missed out on formal schooling.
Sharing details, Ms. Seema, Principal, District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), said that D.El.Ed students played a crucial role as volunteers in the campaign. She informed that around 7,200 non-literate individuals were identified, registered, and facilitated to appear in the written examination, marking a significant achievement for the district.
Ms. Aarti Sachdeva, Nodal Incharge of the project, highlighted that the primary objective of the initiative is to empower people with basic literacy skills essential for day-to-day life. She added that the programme contributes towards social development by enabling citizens to function more confidently and independently.
Under the structured model of the programme, D.El.Ed students conducted door-to-door surveys to identify non-literate persons. Teaching sessions were organised at designated literacy centres, especially on holidays, to suit the convenience of learners. DIET provided free books and stationery, and after a six-month learning period, participants appeared for the examination. Successful candidates will be awarded a Mark Sheet-cum-Certificate.
The smooth conduct of the examination was ensured through coordinated efforts of DIET staff, including Ms. Suman Kumari, Ms. Paramjit Kaur, Gagandeep Gakhar, Gaurav Trikha, and Dr. Harinder Singh, who contributed at various levels to ensure full participation.
The administration has reiterated its commitment to achieving 100 percent literacy in the district through continued phases of the ULLAS project.