India's Sixth Fully Literate State

• 10 Jul 2026

On 8th July 2026, Uttarakhand was officially declared a fully literate state under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the ULLAS – New India Literacy Programme.

• Uttarakhand follows Mizoram, Goa, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh, and Sikkim.
• The achievement was made possible through coordinated efforts of the State Government, School Education Department, Samagra Shiksha, district administrations, teachers, volunteers, literacy motivators, local bodies, and communities.
• The ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) – New India Literacy Programme aims to provide adult literacy along with digital literacy, financial literacy, life skills, and lifelong learning opportunities.