Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Goa was declared fully literate under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme) on its 39th Statehood Day, celebrated on May 30, 2025. This achievement made Goa the second Indian state to surpass the nationally prescribed 95% literacy benchmark. The success was driven by a Whole-of-Government approach, involving various state departments working collaboratively to identify and educate non-literate individuals. The official declaration was made by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant in the presence of top officials and citizens at a grand event in Panaji, marking a significant milestone in India’s literacy movement.