US EditionThis Is India's First Fully Literate State, 2011 Census Had Ranked It At 3
- On May 2, Chief Minister Lalduhoma announced at a ceremony held in the Mizoram University Auditorium in Aizawl that Mizoram has achieved the distinction of becoming the first state in India to attain full literacy.
- The declaration follows Mizoram surpassing the 95% literacy rate benchmark set by the Union Education Ministry, rising from 91.33% in the 2011 Census.
- Mizoram's State Literacy Mission Authority, supported by programs like Samagra Shiksha and New India Literacy Programme, led extensive surveys and engaged 292 volunteer teachers.
- Lalduhoma highlighted the importance of building on the state's literacy success by promoting continuous education and expanding skills in areas such as digital knowledge, financial understanding, and entrepreneurship for all members of the Mizo community.
- This milestone highlights Mizoram's collective effort and serves as a model for national literacy advancement and inclusive educational approaches.
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NEWS9 LIVEMizoram declared India’s first fully literate state
Mizoram has become India’s first fully literate state, Chief Minister Lalduhoma declared on Tuesday.The chief minister made the announcement in Aizawl in the presence of Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary.Mizoram had a literacy rate of 91.3%, according to the 2011 Census. This made the state the third most literate in the country.Following this, the New India Literacy Programme, a centrally-sponsored scheme, was implemented t…
This Is India's First Fully Literate State, 2011 Census Had Ranked It At 3
Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday declared Mizoram as the country's first fully literate state. Lalduhoma announced the presence of Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary at a function in Mizoram University (MZU).
Mizoram Becomes India’s First Fully Literate State
Mizoram was officially declared a fully literate state by Chief Minister Lalduhoma, making it the first Indian state to reach this educational milestone. The announcement was made during a grand function at Aizawl’s Mizoram University Auditorium in the presence of Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary and key state dignitaries. This achievement reflects years of commitment to education and community-driven efforts. Mizoram, once ranked third in India’…
Mizoram becomes India's first fully literate state under ULLAS
Aizawl: In a landmark moment for the nation’s educational journey, Mizoram on Tuesday became the first fully literate state under the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) initiative. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Lalduhoma at a celebratory event held at the Mizoram University Auditorium. Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State for […] The post Mizoram becomes India’s first fully literate state under ULLAS ap…
Mizoram Becomes India’s First Fully Literate State with 98.2% Literacy Rate under ULLAS – SGTTimes.com – SGT Latest News, India News, Breaking News, Today's News
Mizoram has become India’s first fully literate state, achieving an extraordinary 98.2% literacy rate under the Ministry of Education’s ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) initiative. The announcement was made on May 20, 2025, by Chief Minister Lalduhoma at a special event hosted at Mizoram University, Aizawl, marking a transformative moment in the state’s educational journey. The declaration was attended by Union Minister…
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