Goa Declared 100% Literate State

On 30th May 2025, on the 39th Statehood Day, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that Goa has achieved 100% literacy, marking a landmark in the state’s commitment to inclusive and lifelong learning.

ULLAS, or the New India Literacy Programme, is a centrally sponsored initiative under the National Education Policy 2020, targeting adult learners aged 15 and above who missed formal schooling.
The programme in Goa focused on functional literacy—including reading, writing, and numeracy—while also covering financial literacy and essential life skills relevant to everyday needs.
Implementation was carried out through a robust network of schools supported by Resource Adult Trainee Coordinators (RATCs) and volunteers like retired teachers, NSS units, and education trainees.
The government created multilingual primers in Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, and English specifically designed to meet the learning needs of adult learners in the state.