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Sakina Itoo Announces Jammu & Kashmir Achieves Full Literacy
✍️ jknewstoday.com
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 11:18 AM
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Minister Sakina Itoo declared that Jammu & Kashmir has reached the long‑sought milestone of 100 % literacy, marking a historic achievement for the region.
Sakina Itoo, a senior minister in the Jammu & Kashmir government, announced today that the union territory has finally attained full literacy, a goal that has been pursued for many years. Official data released by the state education department confirms that every eligible resident can now read and write, bringing the literacy rate to 100 %.
The achievement is being hailed as a turning point for social development in the region, with educators and policymakers emphasizing its potential to boost employment, health outcomes, and civic participation. Local schools and adult‑education programs have been credited for closing the remaining gaps, especially in remote districts.
While celebrating the milestone, officials also outlined plans to sustain and improve educational quality, focusing on digital learning, teacher training, and infrastructure upgrades. The government urged citizens to continue supporting lifelong learning initiatives to ensure the gains are preserved for future generations.
The achievement is being hailed as a turning point for social development in the region, with educators and policymakers emphasizing its potential to boost employment, health outcomes, and civic participation. Local schools and adult‑education programs have been credited for closing the remaining gaps, especially in remote districts.
While celebrating the milestone, officials also outlined plans to sustain and improve educational quality, focusing on digital learning, teacher training, and infrastructure upgrades. The government urged citizens to continue supporting lifelong learning initiatives to ensure the gains are preserved for future generations.