Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Chandigarh Elderly Embrace Literacy Through Park Classrooms
Some elderly people in Chandigarh are going back to school, but it's not in a regular classroom!
They are learning how to read and write in public parks with the help of teachers.
This is part of a government program called ULLAS that helps adults who didn't get a chance to go to school when they were younger.
They're learning so they can do things like read signs and count money.
The teachers and volunteers are helping them learn important skills.
They are preparing for a test to check how much they have learned.
This program is helping them to gain confidence and happiness through education.
Literacy sessions are being held in public parks in Chandigarh.
The sessions are part of the ULLAS program by the central government.
The ULLAS program targets individuals aged 15 and above who missed formal schooling.
Teachers from government schools are conducting the literacy sessions.
The elderly participants aim to learn basic literacy skills such as reading and counting.
- Who
- Elderly individuals and teachers in Chandigarh
- What
- Participating in literacy sessions in public parks.
- When
- Sessions are currently ongoing, in preparation for an assessment test on September 21.
- Where
- Public parks and government schools in Chandigarh.
- Why
- To provide educational opportunities and empower citizens.
- Program Name
- ULLAS
- Program Goal
- Provide educational opportunities for those 15+ who missed schooling
- Location
- Chandigarh, India
- Target Demographic
- Elderly individuals
- Focus
- Literacy, vocational skills, and life competencies