J&K Attains 'Fully Literate' Status Under ULLAS

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir has achieved the status of a 'Fully Literate Union Territory' under the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (NBSK), with a reported literacy rate of 98.43 percent, Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Friday.

Taking to microblogging platform X, Itoo said Jammu and Kashmir had achieved the“noble distinction” of becoming a Fully Literate Union Territory.

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“With deep honor, I declare that Jammu & Kashmir has achieved the noble distinction of becoming a Fully Literate Union Territory, recording an outstanding literacy rate of 98.43% under the ULLAS-NBSK,” she said.

The minister said the achievement marked a significant milestone in the UT's education sector and called upon people to celebrate the accomplishment with pride.

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“From the mountains of Kashmir to the plains of Jammu, our teachers, officers, volunteers, and learners carried the torch of education into every community. Their dedication has transformed lives and strengthened the foundation of a brighter future,” Itoo said.

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She credited teachers, volunteers, officers and learners for the achievement, saying it belonged to everyone who contributed to the literacy campaign.

“This achievement belongs to every teacher who taught, every volunteer who served, every officer who guided, and above all, every learner who chose to learn,” she said.

However, Itoo said the achievement should not be viewed as the end of the education journey, but rather as the beginning of a new phase.

“It is the beginning of a new chapter. A chapter where education will continue to guide Jammu & Kashmir towards peace, progress, dignity, equality, and prosperity,” she said.

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