Lakshadweep becomes 100% literate Union Territory

Intensive teaching and assessment drives were undertaken in Lakshadweep to equip learners with foundational literacy and numeracy skills. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO FOR REPRESENTATIONAL PURPOSE Lakshadweep was declared a 100% literate Union Territory on Sunday (October 12). The declaration was made by Administrator Praful Patel, marking the achievement of full literacy status under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, according to a communication.According to the Department of Education, an initial survey identified 1,113 adult non-literates across the islands. Intensive teaching and assessment drives were subsequently undertaken to equip the identified learners with foundational literacy and numeracy skills.The department claimed that all eligible learners had successfully cleared the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT), enabling Lakshadweep to attain full literacy status under ULLAS, a Centrally sponsored scheme.Teachers and supervisors volunteered to conduct doorstep and home-based assessments for learners who were unable or hesitant to attend designated examination centres. Follow-up assessments and re-testing were also organised to ensure that eligible learners completed the evaluation process, according to the communication. Published - October 12, 2026 07:36 pm IST