Nagpur: As many as 13,100 non-literate adults in Nagpur district are expected to appear for a literacy examination under the Centre’s ULLAS Nav Bharat Saaksharta Abhiyaan on Oct 25. The test will be held from 10am to 5pm at 1,705 centres across the district in Marathi, Hindi and Urdu.The district education department is making preparations for the examination, which seeks to bring adults who missed out on formal education into the literacy mainstream. The campaign covers people aged 15 years and above and is being implemented for the 2022–27 period.Of the total candidates, 12,439 have registered for the examination. Another 661, who either failed to clear the previous test or could not attend it, have been given a second opportunity, taking the total to 13,100.Beyond basic reading and writing, the programme covers elementary mathematics, digital and financial literacy, health and hygiene, environmental awareness, and citizens’ rights and duties. Participants are also informed about alternative education facilities to help them resume studies.The initiative aims to equip participants with practical skills to manage everyday tasks such as banking, accessing digital services and understanding government schemes. It also seeks to help them become more aware of their rights and responsibilities and lead more self-reliant lives, officials said.The education department has appealed to eligible candidates to appear at a convenient nearby examination centre and make use of the opportunity to improve their literacy skills.
