Himachal Pradesh crosses 99% literacy, receives national award
- Himachal Pradesh has achieved a 99.55% literacy rate under the New India Literacy Programme ULLAS.
- The state receives a national award for its literacy achievement on International Literacy Day.
- Himachal Pradesh was declared fully literate in 2025, when its literacy rate stood at 99.3%.
- The state now ranks second in India, behind Goa’s 99.7% literacy rate.
Source: indiatoday.in
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