Mizoram Declared First Fully Literate State

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Mizoram became the first Indian state to achieve 98.20% functional literacy under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram.

Mizoram was officially declared a fully literate state by Chief Minister Lalduhoma.
It is the first state in India to achieve 100% functional literacy, surpassing the 95% benchmark set by the Ministry of Education.

Functional literacy refers the ability to use reading, writing, and arithmetic skills effectively in daily life

Periodic Labour Force Survey – It reported a literacy rate of 98.20%, for Mizoram in 2023–24.
Earlier, Ladakh had become the first fully literate UT in June 2024.

Mizoram has historically ranked high in literacy — 91.33% as per the 2011 Census, the third-highest in India.

Adoption of ULLAS Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram – Mizoram implemented the central government’s literacy programme effectively.
Door-to-Door Literacy Survey – A comprehensive survey was conducted in 2023 by Cluster Resource Centre Coordinators (CRCCs).
It identified 3,026 non-literate persons in the state and intervened with necessary Literacy & Numeracy skills.
Community Involvement and Volunteerism – A total of 292 volunteer teachers (students, educators, officials) participated in the campaign.

ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram

(New India Literacy Programme)

ULLAS - Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society.
It is a centrally sponsored scheme on Education for All (erstwhile known as Adult Education).
It has been approved by the Government of India with a financial outlay of Rs.1037.90 crore for implementation during FYs 2022-23 to 2026-27,
It is aligned with the recommendations of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The scheme is targeted at all non-literates of age 15 years and above.
It focuses on five key components:
- Foundational Literacy & Numeracy
- Critical Life Skills
- Basic Education
- Vocational Skills
- Continuing Education
The scheme is to be implemented through volunteerism.
The learners will be encouraged to access the content in local languages in online mode through DIKSHA platform in NCERT.
Implementation Units - Government/Aided schools registered under UDISE.

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