Digital Literacy for Rural India:  The ULLAS Initiative’s Journey towards Education for All, Lifelong Learning and Village Transformation

Authors

  • Ms. Shilpa Ekka Research Scholar, Department of Commerce, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, M.P Author
  • Dr. Bhawana Rewadikar Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, M.P. Author
  • Prof. G. L. Puntambekar Department of Commerce, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, M.P. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29070/j5akz131

Keywords:

NEP2020, ULLAS initiative, Adult Education, Rural Development, SDG

Abstract

Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, THE ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All, Lifelong Learning for All in Society) initiative aims to bridge the urban-rural divide through digital literacy and adult education in villages. By integrating technology and community volunteerism, ULLAS seeks to equip rural populations with foundational literacy, numeracy, vocational skills, and lifelong learning capabilities. This study analyses the implementation, challenges, and outcomes of ULLAS. It examines the initiative’s impact. The paper highlights key successes and scalability issues, and offers policy recommendations to strengthen the program.

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Published

2026-06-01

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 3 (2026): Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education (JASRAE)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

[1]
“Digital Literacy for Rural India:  The ULLAS Initiative’s Journey towards Education for All, Lifelong Learning and Village Transformation”, JASRAE, vol. 23, no. 3, pp. 420–432, June 2026, doi: 10.29070/j5akz131.