Khliehriat, Sep 10: The Office of the District School Education Officer, East Jaintia Hills, organised an awareness programme-cum-rally at Rangad village under the ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) project.
The programme aimed at promoting literacy, lifelong learning and community participation towards an inclusive and educated society.
DSEO R. Diengdoh, Block Mission Coordinator O. Sumer, Special Educator S. Kamar, officials, Rangad headman, teachers, students and villagers attended the programme.
Speaking on the occasion, Diengdoh said learning has no age bar and stressed that education is equally important for elders. He said the rally was not just to promote literacy but also to encourage people to learn from each other and ensure no one is left behind.
Special Educator S. Kamar explained the objectives and benefits of ULLAS and urged villagers to enrol and avail its benefits.
The programme began with a rally by students, teachers and officials spreading the message of literacy, followed by distribution of books and learning materials, especially for adult learners.
