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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Goa achieves 100% literacy: How India's party capital hit this milestone
Goa achieved 100% literacy on May 31, 2025, its 39th Statehood Day, becoming the fourth Indian state to do so. Recognized under the Ullas – New India Literacy Programme, Goa surpassed the 95% literacy benchmark, reaching 99.7%. This milestone, a result of collaborative efforts by the government, local bodies, and educational institutions, signifies community-driven development and empowerment. On May 31, 2025, coinciding with its 39th Statehood Day, Goa was officially declared 100% literate by the Union Government, becoming the fourth Indian state to achieve this distinction. This recognition was granted under the Ullas – New India Literacy Programme, which sets a benchmark of 95% literacy for such declarations. Goa surpassed this threshold, attaining a literacy rate of 99.7%. This accomplishment is the result of years of steady work by the government, local government, and civil society. The accomplishment is more than simply a statistic; it signifies a transformation in community-driven development, empowerment, and social equality. This literacy success story gives Goa's reputation as a progressive, inclusive, and education-focused state—which is already well-known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife—a new dimension. Read more: World's 10 most impressive heritage sites to explore The journey to this achievement began in 2023 when Goa identified 3,000 illiterate individuals aged 15 and above. Through the concerted efforts of educational institutions, local bodies, and the Directorate of Education, 729 individuals were declared literate after attending classes and passing assessments. The remaining individuals were either in the process of learning or had not yet been assessed. If you go by the records, this journey for the party capital has been a long one, yet managed to accomplish this huge task of 100% literacy. The Directorates of Panchayat, Municipal Administration, Social Welfare, and Planning and Statistics all played a part in this achievement, which was stressed as collaborative by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. The identification and education of illiterate people were greatly aided by local organisations. According to reports, the government set exact criteria as part of the Ullas plan to assess if a state is totally literate or not. Additionally, reports state that Goa was able to fulfil all of the standards by ensuring that a significant percentage of its population become literate. The state's commitment to inclusive education and community-driven initiatives has been crucial in reaching this milestone. Read more: 5 places in Rajasthan that aren't desert For other states hoping to raise their literacy rates, Goa's accomplishment acts as motivation. It highlights the importance of how focused educational initiatives, engaged community involvement, and ongoing government assistance can help to eradicate illiteracy. As Goa celebrates this significant accomplishment, it sets a precedent for the nation, demonstrating that with concerted efforts and inclusive policies, the goal of universal literacy is attainable. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
India Today
2 days ago
- General
- India Today
Goa becomes India's second fully literate state under ULLAS Scheme
Under the New India Literacy Program, also known as ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, Goa has been formally proclaimed a fully literate state. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on May 30, 2025, at the 39th Statehood Day celebrations at Panaji's Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala this accomplishment, Goa becomes the second Indian state to surpass the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's 95% literacy target. The state has joined the national effort to attain universal literacy by Ministers, the Chief Secretary of Goa, Archana Sharma Awasthi, the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Education, and other high-ranking officials and state residents were present at the PLFS Report 2023–24 states that Goa's literacy, Goa's literacy rate stood at 93.60%, among the highest in the country. However, the state's recent survey shows that Goa has now crossed this mark and achieved full achieve this goal, the state government used a combined effort involving multiple departments. The Directorate of Panchayats, the Directorate of Municipal Administration, the Directorate of Social Welfare, the Directorate of Planning & Statistics, and the Directorate of Women & Child Development all helped identify non-literate residents in their called Swayampurna Mitras were also involved. They helped raise awareness, guided learners through the literacy programme, and supported them in getting certified. Field workers from the Social Welfare Department also helped find and support education team, SCERT, local administration, school heads, and many volunteers were praised for their dedication and teamwork. The success of this campaign in Goa highlights how people-based and volunteer-driven efforts can lead to big change when supported by good planning and ULLAS SCHEME: WHAT IS IT?Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society, or ULLAS, is a central government program that will run from 2022 to 2027. It targets adults who are at least 15 years old and unable to attend or finish program is divided into five sections: basic education, vocational skills, critical life skills, continuing education, and foundational literacy and numeracy. It is run by volunteers and motivated by the concept of "Kartavya Bodh," or public 41 lakh volunteer teachers and over 2.40 crore students have signed up for the ULLAS mobile app throughout India. The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test has been taken by more than 1.77 crore students. The success of Goa under this program is regarded as a template for other PBI inputs
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
With over 95% literacy, Goa becomes the second state fully literate under ULLAS
Panaji: Goa has become the second state in India to be officially declared fully literate under the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) initiative. 'Our sustained collective efforts to strengthen the education sector with new advancements, the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 have yielded results,' chief minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday, commemorating the state's 39th Statehood Day. Goa, which was elevated from a union territory (UT) to a state in 1987, became the second state after Mizoram to be declared a fully functionally literate state. Joint secretary of India's education ministry Archana Awasthi said that Goa has met the criteria to be declared a state that is fully literate. Under the Centre's ULLAS scheme, a state is considered fully literate when its literacy rate exceeds 95%. Also Read: Mizoram declared fully literate state under ULLAS initiative The ULLAS scheme is for individuals aged 15 and above who have somehow lost the opportunity to go to school and have been left behind in literacy. It provides them a second chance to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to society. It works under the vision --- volunteerism. Sawant said that Goa had achieved around 94% literacy earlier this year and identified people, including those above 80, who were then given reading and writing classes to help get literate. 'I thank those especially those above 80 who have taken these classes at a late stage in life and decided to become literate,' Sawant added.
