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Nagaland’s Literacy Rate Hits 95.7%, Places State Third Nationwide
✍️ The Sangai Express
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 09:33 AM
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The latest government data shows Nagaland’s literacy rate rising to 95.7%, making it the third‑highest among Indian states.
The state government of Nagaland released its latest literacy statistics, indicating that the overall literacy rate has climbed to 95.7 per cent. The figures, compiled by the Department of Education, represent the most recent assessment of adult literacy across the state.
With a 95.7 per cent literacy level, Nagaland now ranks third among all Indian states and union territories, trailing only Kerala and Mizoram, which have traditionally occupied the top spots.
State officials attribute the rise to sustained investment in primary and secondary education, the expansion of digital learning platforms in remote areas, and community‑driven adult education programmes.
The improvement is expected to bolster the state’s human‑development indicators and attract greater private and public sector interest in skill‑based employment initiatives.
Education experts note that maintaining this momentum will require continued focus on quality of instruction and infrastructure upgrades, especially in the hilly districts where access remains a challenge.
With a 95.7 per cent literacy level, Nagaland now ranks third among all Indian states and union territories, trailing only Kerala and Mizoram, which have traditionally occupied the top spots.
State officials attribute the rise to sustained investment in primary and secondary education, the expansion of digital learning platforms in remote areas, and community‑driven adult education programmes.
The improvement is expected to bolster the state’s human‑development indicators and attract greater private and public sector interest in skill‑based employment initiatives.
Education experts note that maintaining this momentum will require continued focus on quality of instruction and infrastructure upgrades, especially in the hilly districts where access remains a challenge.