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Himachal Pradesh Achieves 99.3% Literacy, Leading India

9/9/2025

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Himachal Pradesh achieved full literacy on September 8, 2025, with a rate of 99.3%, exceeding the national average.
It becomes the fourth state to reach this milestone, alongside Tripura, Mizoram, and Goa.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu noted the state's rise from a 7% literacy rate at independence.
The ULLAS program, enrolling over 3 crore learners, significantly contributed to this success.
The state leads India in student-teacher ratio, improving educational quality and outcomes.

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Story summary

Himachal Pradesh achieved full literacy on September 8, 2025, with a rate of 99.3%, exceeding the national average.
It becomes the fourth state to reach this milestone, alongside Tripura, Mizoram, and Goa.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu noted the state's rise from a 7% literacy rate at independence.
The ULLAS program, enrolling over 3 crore learners, significantly contributed to this success.
The state leads India in student-teacher ratio, improving educational quality and outcomes.