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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.
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ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
(New India Literacy Programme)
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- 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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Reference
DD News | Mizoram Declared First Fully Literate State
