Uttarakhand Joins Elite Club: 6th Fully Literate State in India
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Why in news
Uttarakhand achieved full literacy status, becoming the 6th state in India to meet the adult literacy benchmarks set by the Union Ministry of Education.
Background
Uttarakhand reached full literacy status under the framework of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The milestone was verified by the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Union Ministry of Education.
Facts for Prelims
- FactUttarakhand is the 6th state in India to achieve full literacy status.
- BodyThe Department of School Education and Literacy operates under the Union Ministry of Education.
- SchemeNational Education Policy (NEP) 2020 provides the framework for literacy benchmarks in India.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the role of the National Education Policy 2020 in bridging the literacy gap between rural and urban demographics in Himalayan states like Uttarakhand.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data disparity: Inconsistent reporting of adult literacy rates in remote mountainous terrains
- Infrastructure bottleneck: Shortage of accredited vocational training centers in high-altitude districts
- Digital divide: Uneven access to high-speed internet hindering the NEP's digital literacy goals
Keywords: Literacy benchmarks · NEP 2020 · Human capital formation · Educational equity · Digital literacy
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