Goa has been declared fully functionally literate:
Goa has been declared fully functionally literate under the Ministry of Education’s ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society)-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram programme, also known as the New India Literacy Programme (NILP).While Goa’s literacy rate was 93.60% as per PLFS 2023–24, a state-level ULLAS survey confirmed it has crossed the 95% functional literacy benchmark. Earlier, Mizoram became the first state and Ladakh the first UT to achieve full functional literacy.Functional literacy
It refers to an individual’s ability to apply reading, writing, and numeracy skills in daily life to enhance personal development and community participation. The ULLAS not only covers basic literacy but also equips learners with critical life skills, encouraging lifelong learning and active citizenship.
