Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Uttarakhand became India’s sixth fully literate state under the ULLAS initiative in 2026 after achieving an adult literacy rate of 98.70%, well above the national benchmark of 95% functional literacy. The milestone was announced in Dehradun by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Around 25,000 volunteers contributed by identifying non-literate adults, registering learners and supporting them throughout the learning process. ULLAS focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy, digital literacy, financial literacy and civic awareness. Uttarakhand’s achievement is particularly significant because its difficult Himalayan terrain, remote villages and scattered settlements make education outreach challenging.