Mizoram Declared India's First Fully Literate State
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Mizoram declared India's first fully literate state |
| Date | 20 May 2025 |
| Announced by | Chief Minister Shri Lalduhoma |
| Venue | Auditorium of Mizoram University, Aizawl |
| Key Dignitaries Present | Shri Jayant Chaudhary (MoS, Education & Skill), Dr. Vanlalthlana (Minister of Education, Mizoram), Chief Secretary, and other officials. |
| Literacy Rate Achieved | 98.20% (As per PFLS 2023-24) |
| Statehood | Mizoram attained statehood on 20 February 1987 |
| Area | 21,081 km² (8,139 sq mi) |
| 2011 Census Literacy Rate | 91.33% (Ranked 3rd in India) |
| Scheme | ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme) |
| Launched | 2022 |
| Duration | 2022-2027 |
| Target Group | Adults aged 15 years and above |
| Vision | Jan Jan Saakshar - Literacy for All |
| Implementation Mode | Volunteer-based (Kartavya Bodh) |
| Key Components | Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Critical Life Skills, Basic Education, Vocational Skills, Continuing Education |
| Impact and Data | Non-literate Persons Identified (2023 Survey): 3,026; Learners Engaged in Education: 1,692; Volunteer Teachers: 292 |
| National Data | Over 2.37 crore learners and 40.84 lakh volunteers registered on the ULLAS mobile app |
| Significance | Sets a national precedent in adult functional literacy, reinforces community-driven education models, demonstrates the power of volunteerism, reflects commitment to NEP 2020 and UN SDG-4. |