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 10-Sep-2025

Himachal Pradesh Declared 'Fully Literate' State

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The declaration was made on International Literacy Day (8th  Sept), under the ULLAS program (Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram). 

  • HP became the 4th state with full functional literacy, after Tripura, Mizoram & Goa, while Ladakh became the 1st UT to achieve full literacy (2024). 
  • HP's literacy rate of 99.30% exceeds the national benchmark of 95%. 

ULLAS (NILP) Program 

  • A centrally sponsored scheme (2022-27) & targets non-literate adults (15+). 
  • Aims to provide literacy, digital literacy & life skills like financial literacy.  
  • Offers materials in 26 Indian languages, focusing on inclusive literacy. 
  • Enrolled over 3 cr learners & 42 lakh volunteers, with 1.83 cr learners having completed foundational literacy assessments with a 90% success rate. 
  • A person aged 7 years or older who can read and write with understanding in any language is considered literate. 
  • Functional literacy– an individual's capability to use reading, writing & numerical skills in everyday tasks that contribute to personal growth and community participation. 
    India’s overall literacy rate is 80.9% (PLFS 2023-24).