One-day training programme for volunteer teachers of ULLAS held at Bishnupur
Source: The Sangai Express

Bishnupur, August 27 2025: A one-day training programme for volunteer teachers of the ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram also known as the New India Literacy Programme (NILP) was held today at the Panchayat Resource Centre (PRC) Hall, DC Office Complex, Bishnupur.

The programme ULLAS focuses on imparting functional literacy including reading, writing, and numeracy skills, and enriches learners with critical life skills, fostering lifelong learning.

Implemented through volunteerism, it aims to empower adults aged 15 and above from all backgrounds who missed formal schooling, helping them integrate into society and contribute to the nation's growth.

Deputy Commissioner Bishnupur, Pooja Elangbam inaugurated the training programme which was organised by the District Literacy Mission Authority (DLMA), Bishnupur.

Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner underlined that learning is a life-long process and not confined merely to books and examinations.

"Every day we learn through different means, and this idea should be instilled in the minds of the younger generation," she remarked.

The DC further stressed that knowledge gains value only when it is shared.

Educating a single person or having just one learned individual is not enough to build a good society.

"The educated must take responsibility for educating others, and only then can we achieve an ideal society," she added.

Encouraging participants, she urged them to learn with enthusiasm, see themselves as community leaders, and spread their knowledge for the collective good.

The inaugural session was also attended by ADM Bishnupur Toijam Opendro Singh, State Nodal Officer/Sr PO Gajeipao Thaimei, and District Mission Manager MSRLM Angom Amarjit Singh.

As part of the training, CDPO Th Kamala Devi (ICDS) delivered a session on nutrition for overall health and well-being, while Licensed Clinical Psychologist Karishma Yumnam spoke on emotional well-being of children, adolescents.

and adults.

Mention may be made that, Government of India has approved the scheme for implementation during FYs 2022-2027 .

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