Is India a literate country?
The Hindu is hosting a webinar to discuss the state of literacy in India following the government's ULLAS program. The event will explore how literacy is defined beyond basic reading and writing, incorporating digital and financial skills.
Why it matters
Literacy remains a critical metric for India's socio-economic development and human capital growth.
As of June 2026, five Indian states (Mizoram, Goa, Tripura, H.P., Sikkim) have been officially declared fully literate under the Union government’s ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) programme. Under this programme, literacy means people are able to functionally read, write, and perform basic operations instead of signing and writing their names, this also includes digital and financial literacy.
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