On 30 May 2025, which state declared 100% literacy under the ULLAS Nav Bharat Literacy Programme, surpassing its earlier PLFS-recorded rate?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Goa
Explanation: • On 30 May 2025, Goa declared 100% literacy under the Union Government’s ULLAS Nav Bharat Literacy Mission. • This achievement surpassed its earlier literacy rate recorded in PLFS surveys. • Goa's small population and effective state-level educational mobilisation contributed to the milestone. • Extensive outreach programmes were conducted for adult learners. • Community-based digital learning also played a key role.
Information Booster: • ULLAS stands for Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society. • It targets adult literacy and foundational education across India.
Additional Knowledge: (a) Kerala (Option a) • Historically top in literacy, but this declaration belongs to Goa in 2025.
(c) Himachal (Option c) • High literacy but no 100% literacy declaration in 2025.
(d) Sikkim (Option d) • Not linked with this specific ULLAS achievement.