Mizoram declared India’s first fully literate state

In a proud and historic achievement, Mizoram has been officially recognized as the first state in India to achieve full literacy. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Lalduhoma during a ceremony at Mizoram University, attended by Union Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary.

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The Chief Minister called this a moment of celebration and encouraged the people to move beyond just reading and writing. He emphasized the need to focus on digital knowledge, money management, and business skills so that every citizen is equipped for the future.

Minister Chaudhary praised the efforts of the Mizoram government and its people. He credited the success to the nationwide “Ullas- Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram” program and gave special recognition to State Education Minister Dr. Vanlalthlana. He also appreciated past governments for laying the groundwork for this achievement.

We are proud to be the first — and we will work to remain the best - Pu LALDUHOMA, Chief Minister. pic.twitter.com/C8CZJVshVU

— CM Office Mizoram (@CMOMizoram)

We are proud to be the first — and we will work to remain the best - Pu LALDUHOMA, Chief Minister. pic.twitter.com/C8CZJVshVU

— CM Office Mizoram (@CMOMizoram) May 20, 2025

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Back in 2011, Mizoram had a literacy rate of over 91%, making it one of the top states in education. To bridge the final gap, officials used census estimates to identify 3026 adults who couldn’t read or write. Out of them, 1692 were found eager to learn. A group of 292 volunteers, including students, teachers, and local educators stepped in to teach them.

Because of their dedication and the strong support from the community, Mizoram has now reached complete literacy an inspiring example for the rest of the country.