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J&K Declared Fully Literate UT, Ranks 10th Nationwide, Says Education Minister
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 03:25 AM
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Education Minister congratulated residents of Jammu and Kashmir after the Union Territory was officially declared fully literate and placed tenth in the national literacy ranking.
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been officially recognised as fully literate, according to the latest national literacy survey released by the Ministry of Education. The declaration marks the first time the region has achieved complete literacy across its population.
In a statement, the Education Minister praised the people of the UT for their collective effort and highlighted that the territory now holds the 10th position among all Indian states and union territories in the national literacy ranking. The minister underscored the role of government schemes, school enrolment drives, and community participation in reaching this milestone.
The achievement is expected to boost further educational initiatives in the region, with authorities planning to focus on quality of learning and higher education access. The news was reported by Daily Excelsior, reflecting a significant step forward for Jammu and Kashmir's socio‑economic development.
In a statement, the Education Minister praised the people of the UT for their collective effort and highlighted that the territory now holds the 10th position among all Indian states and union territories in the national literacy ranking. The minister underscored the role of government schemes, school enrolment drives, and community participation in reaching this milestone.
The achievement is expected to boost further educational initiatives in the region, with authorities planning to focus on quality of learning and higher education access. The news was reported by Daily Excelsior, reflecting a significant step forward for Jammu and Kashmir's socio‑economic development.