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    09 Jul 2026Education

    Uttarakhand becomes India’s sixth fully literate state

    India Uttarakhand
    In Short এক নজরে

    The News in Brief

    Uttarakhand has become India’s sixth fully literate state after achieving the adult literacy benchmarks under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) programme. The state recorded over 98% literacy, and the declaration was approved by the Governor on 8 July 2026.

    Place and Time:

    Dehradun, Uttarakhand | 9 July 2026.

    Why this is important:

    This achievement reflects major progress in adult education and lifelong learning. Uttarakhand now joins Mizoram, Goa, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh, and Sikkim among India's fully literate states, supporting the goal of universal literacy under NEP 2020.

    Main points to remember:

    • Uttarakhand is the 6th fully literate state in India.
    • Literacy rate has crossed 98%.
    • Achievement was made under NEP 2020 and the ULLAS – New India Literacy Programme.
    • The declaration was approved by the Governor on 8 July 2026.