Uttarakhand Becomes India's Sixth Fully Literate State Under NEP 2020 and ULLAS Programme

Uttarakhand becomes India's sixth fully literate state, crosses 98% literacy mark

Uttarakhand has been declared India's sixth fully literate state after meeting adult literacy benchmarks under NEP 2020 and the ULLAS programme. The milestone reflects coordinated efforts by the government, districts, teachers, volunteers and local communities to promote literacy and inclusive development.

Uttarakhand becomes India's sixth fully literate state

According to officials, Uttarakhand's literacy rate currently stands at over 98 percent.

Uttarakhand becomes India's sixth fully literate state, 'Collective efforts towards Viksit Bharat,' says CM Dhami

The state achieved the significant milestone after meeting the prescribed adult literacy benchmarks set by the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Union Ministry of Education,

Uttarakhand Crosses 98% Literacy, Becomes India's Sixth Fully Literate State

The state's full literacy status was approved by Governor Gurmeet Singh after meeting adult literacy benchmarks by the Ministry of Education.

Uttarakhand becomes India's sixth fully literate state under NEP 2020 and ULLAS programme

After fulfilling the literacy standards laid down by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India, the Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd), accorded approval on July 8 to officially declare Uttarakhand a fully literate state.

Uttarakhand Fully Literate under NEP 2020 and ULLAS, Governor Approves Proposal

Uttarakhand becomes India’s sixth fully literate state under NEP 2020 and the ULLAS programme, meeting adult literacy benchmarks, officials say.