Uttarakhand becomes India's sixth fully literate state, crosses 98% literacy mark
Uttarakhand has been declared India's sixth fully literate state after achieving the adult literacy benchmarks under NEP 2020 and the ULLAS programme. With literacy crossing 98%, the milestone reflects the joint efforts of the government, teachers, volunteers and local communities.
Uttarakhand has scripted a new chapter in India's education journey by becoming the country's sixth fully literate state after achieving the adult literacy benchmarks prescribed under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) – New India Literacy Programme.
The landmark achievement underscores the state's sustained commitment to universal literacy, lifelong learning and inclusive development, while reinforcing its contribution to the national vision of a Viksit Bharat through education and skill empowerment.
GOVERNOR APPROVES FULL LITERACY STATUS
The recognition came after Uttarakhand fulfilled the literacy standards laid down by the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Union Ministry of Education. On July 8, Governor Lt Gen (Retired) Gurmit Singh approved the proposal officially recognising Uttarakhand as a fully literate state.
With this milestone, Uttarakhand joins Mizoram, Goa, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim as the sixth state in the country to attain full literacy status. According to officials, the state's literacy rate has now crossed 98 percent, meeting the Government of India's prescribed benchmarks for adult literacy, as reported by news agency PTI.
CHIEF MINISTER HAILS HISTORIC MILESTONE
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described the recognition as a historic milestone, crediting the achievement to sustained government initiatives and the active participation of people across the state.
Congratulating the people of Uttarakhand, Dhami said the achievement would strengthen the state's contribution to the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. He said such collective efforts would play a key role in realising the goal of a developed India by 2047 and reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring that digital literacy, financial literacy, continuing education and life skills reach every citizen.
The proposal to declare Uttarakhand a fully literate state had earlier received the approval of the state Cabinet on June 19.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT LAUDS COLLECTIVE EFFORT
State Education Minister Dr Dhan Singh Rawat termed the achievement a matter of pride for every resident of Uttarakhand, saying the government remains committed to providing quality and lifelong education to all in line with the objectives of NEP 2020.
Secretary, School Education, Ravinath Raman said that achieving full literacy lays a strong foundation for the state's social and economic development. Director General of School Education Akanksha Konde credited the coordinated efforts of district administration, teachers, literacy volunteers and local communities for making the milestone possible, as reported by ANI.
ULLAS PROGRAMME DRIVES LIFELONG LEARNING
The achievement is the result of sustained collaboration between the Uttarakhand Government, the School Education Department, Samagra Shiksha, district administrations, literacy volunteers and communities across the state.
The ULLAS programme extends beyond basic reading and writing by promoting lifelong learning through digital literacy, financial literacy, life skills and continuing education, ensuring that citizens remain empowered in an evolving social and economic landscape.
With this recognition, Uttarakhand has set a new benchmark in adult education and demonstrated the effective implementation of NEP 2020 and the ULLAS programme, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive, equitable and lifelong learning for all.
Uttarakhand has scripted a new chapter in India's education journey by becoming the country's sixth fully literate state after achieving the adult literacy benchmarks prescribed under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) – New India Literacy Programme.
The landmark achievement underscores the state's sustained commitment to universal literacy, lifelong learning and inclusive development, while reinforcing its contribution to the national vision of a Viksit Bharat through education and skill empowerment.
GOVERNOR APPROVES FULL LITERACY STATUS
The recognition came after Uttarakhand fulfilled the literacy standards laid down by the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Union Ministry of Education. On July 8, Governor Lt Gen (Retired) Gurmit Singh approved the proposal officially recognising Uttarakhand as a fully literate state.
With this milestone, Uttarakhand joins Mizoram, Goa, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim as the sixth state in the country to attain full literacy status. According to officials, the state's literacy rate has now crossed 98 percent, meeting the Government of India's prescribed benchmarks for adult literacy, as reported by news agency PTI.
CHIEF MINISTER HAILS HISTORIC MILESTONE
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described the recognition as a historic milestone, crediting the achievement to sustained government initiatives and the active participation of people across the state.
Congratulating the people of Uttarakhand, Dhami said the achievement would strengthen the state's contribution to the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. He said such collective efforts would play a key role in realising the goal of a developed India by 2047 and reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring that digital literacy, financial literacy, continuing education and life skills reach every citizen.
The proposal to declare Uttarakhand a fully literate state had earlier received the approval of the state Cabinet on June 19.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT LAUDS COLLECTIVE EFFORT
State Education Minister Dr Dhan Singh Rawat termed the achievement a matter of pride for every resident of Uttarakhand, saying the government remains committed to providing quality and lifelong education to all in line with the objectives of NEP 2020.
Secretary, School Education, Ravinath Raman said that achieving full literacy lays a strong foundation for the state's social and economic development. Director General of School Education Akanksha Konde credited the coordinated efforts of district administration, teachers, literacy volunteers and local communities for making the milestone possible, as reported by ANI.
ULLAS PROGRAMME DRIVES LIFELONG LEARNING
The achievement is the result of sustained collaboration between the Uttarakhand Government, the School Education Department, Samagra Shiksha, district administrations, literacy volunteers and communities across the state.
The ULLAS programme extends beyond basic reading and writing by promoting lifelong learning through digital literacy, financial literacy, life skills and continuing education, ensuring that citizens remain empowered in an evolving social and economic landscape.
With this recognition, Uttarakhand has set a new benchmark in adult education and demonstrated the effective implementation of NEP 2020 and the ULLAS programme, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive, equitable and lifelong learning for all.
