International Literacy Day celebrations conclude with ULLAS Mela in New Delhi

September 9, 2026 10:45 PM

International Literacy Day celebrations conclude with ULLAS Mela in New Delhi

The two-day International Literacy Day 2026 celebrations concluded in New Delhi with the ULLAS Mela, showcasing the achievements, best practices and innovative approaches adopted by States and Union Territories to strengthen the country's literacy movement. Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), T. K. Anil Kumar, inaugurated the ULLAS Mela on Wednesday. Addressing the gathering, he said the event provided an opportunity for participants to share their experiences ...

Literacy must be reimagined as an instrument of empowerment and active citizenship: Jayant Chaudhary

September 8, 2026 10:30 PM

Literacy must be reimagined as an instrument of empowerment and active citizenship: Jayant Chaudhary

Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary on Tuesday called for reimagining literacy and education as instruments of empowerment, creativity, dignity and active citizenship, stressing that literacy must extend beyond the ability to read and write. Speaking at the national-level celebration of International Literacy Day 2026 in New Delhi, Chaudhary said the ULLAS initiative was empowering learners with confidence, dignity and opportunities to participate meaningfully in society. ...