Mizoram – India’s First Fully Literate State
Mizoram has become India's first fully literate state, where almost everyone can read and write.
There is proud news for the whole country. Mizoram, a small and peaceful state in the northeast of India, has made history by becoming the first fully literate state in India. This means that almost every person in Mizoram can now read and write. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Lalduhoma during a celebratory event held at the MZU Auditorium in Mizoram. People across the state are filled with joy and pride.
Chief Minister Lalduhoma said that this achievement is not the final step but just the beginning of a new journey. He promised to continue supporting education through regular learning opportunities, internet access, and training in various job skills. He also shared his vision for the future, where every person in Mizoram will learn digital skills, financial knowledge, and entrepreneurial abilities to help them grow in life.
The Ministry of Education has a rule that if any state has a literacy rate above 95%, it will be called a fully literate state. Mizoram has now reached a literacy rate of 98.2%, which means it has crossed the benchmark and can proudly be called India’s first fully literate state.
The term "fully literate" means that almost all people, young and old, including those in faraway villages and tribal areas, can read and write. It’s not just about children going to school, but also about helping adults who could not study earlier to finally get an education.
Mizoram reached this goal because of the strong support from its people. Education is very important to them, and communities work together to make sure everyone gets a chance to learn. Churches and local organisations also played a big role by helping adults learn how to read and write. The state government made strong policies to reduce school dropouts and support adult education. Teachers in Mizoram are well-trained and schools are active even in the most remote parts of the state.
This achievement is very special because it shows that with the right support and teamwork, every person can learn. It also proves that even a small and remote state like Mizoram can lead the country in education. It gives hope to other states in India to follow the same path and improve literacy among their people.
Now that Mizoram is fully literate, the next aim is to improve the quality of education. The state will now focus on teaching digital and computer skills, strengthening higher education, and creating more job-related training for young people. The journey of learning will continue, and Mizoram is ready to lead by example.
