“Learning is the discovery that something is possible.”—Fritz Perls

There is a circle of learning in every society. Those within it can read, understand, and act. Those outside remain silent, depending on others to speak and decide for them. Literacy is the line that separates the two. In a small village in Madhya Pradesh, Diya Bai spent years outside that circle. When she had to withdraw money from a bank or fill out an application for a scheme, Diya Bai would sit patiently until someone else helped her. Today, she not only does it herself but also guides other women in her village to claim benefits that were once beyond their reach. Her story reminds us that literacy is not a statistic to be counted but a life to be transformed.

It is this belief that led to the creation of ULLAS — Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society. Aligned with the National Education Policy, 2020, ULLAS was launched in 2022 to provide educational opportunities to adults aged 15 and above who have missed formal schooling. Unlike earlier initiatives, it is driven by a deep sense of........

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