India's Sixth Fully Literate State

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 ....
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