SDG 4: Quality Education | SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Institution: Ministry of Education | Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship | Government of Himachal Pradesh
India celebrated International Literacy Day 2025 under the theme βPromoting Literacy in the Digital Era,β highlighting the transformative role of digital literacy in empowering citizens. Key announcements included:
Himachal Pradesh joined Tripura, Mizoram, Goa, and Ladakh as regions that have achieved full functional literacy, showcasing progress across diverse geographies and terrain challenges.
The ULLAS Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, a flagship learning initiative, has enrolled over 3 crore learners and mobilised 42 lakh volunteer educators. Nearly 1.83 crore foundational assessments have been completed with a 90% success rate, supported by learning materials in 26 Indian languages.
Relevant question for policy stakeholders:
How can India leverage the ULLAS model and this literacy success to build a nationwide, digitally inclusive learning ecosystem while ensuring scale and equity across states?
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https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2164749