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Himachal Pradesh Literacy Rate Jumps to 99.3% After Schooling Expansion
✍️ Education Times
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 10:02 AM
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The state’s literacy rate rose from 7% to 99.3% following a major push to expand formal schooling, according to Education Times.
Himachal Pradesh has recorded a remarkable rise in literacy, moving from a mere 7 percent to an impressive 99.3 percent. This shift is attributed to the state's focused effort to expand formal schooling across rural and urban areas.
Officials say the expansion included setting up new schools, upgrading existing infrastructure, and ensuring teacher availability in remote regions. The initiative aimed to bring education to every child regardless of location.
Education experts note that such a dramatic improvement reflects sustained policy commitment and community participation over recent years. The achievement places Himachal Pradesh among the top performers in national literacy rankings.
Continued monitoring and further investments in quality education are planned to maintain and build on this progress, ensuring that the gains are lasting and inclusive.
Officials say the expansion included setting up new schools, upgrading existing infrastructure, and ensuring teacher availability in remote regions. The initiative aimed to bring education to every child regardless of location.
Education experts note that such a dramatic improvement reflects sustained policy commitment and community participation over recent years. The achievement places Himachal Pradesh among the top performers in national literacy rankings.
Continued monitoring and further investments in quality education are planned to maintain and build on this progress, ensuring that the gains are lasting and inclusive.