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Mizoram reaches full functional literacy

Context: Milestone

Mizoram explained India‘s first fully literate state On May 20, 2025 by CM Lalduhoma.
Reaches Full functional literacydefined by the Ministry of Education as above 95% literacy percentage.

Relevance: GS 2 (Governance, Social Justice and Education)

Background

Mizoram reached stands on February 20, 1987.
According to the Census 2011Literacy percentage was 91.33% (3rd highest in India).
Geographical area: 21,081 km².

Recent data and surveys

Dor-to-door Research (Aug-SEP 2023) Identified by Cluster Resource Center Coordinators (CRCCs) 3,026 non-literates.
1,692 students Actively participated in literacy activities.
PFLS survey 2023-24: Literacy reached 98.20%.

Community participation

292 Volunteer teachers (Students, educators, CRCCs, etc.) Led the literacy efforts.
Inspired by ‘Kartavya Bodh ” and Mizo cultural values.
Highlights Model guided by the community From inclusive education.

Roll of Ullas – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram

Mizoram’s literacy mission is tailored to Ullas schedule (2022-2027).
A central sponsored schedule Focused on adults aged 15+.
Five components:
- Fundamental literacy and arithmetic skills
National Outreach:
- 1.77 Crore Neo-literates appeared for Flnat.
- 2.37 Crore pupils & 40.84 Lakh Volunteers registered on Ullas Mobile App.

Comparative insight

Ladakh was the First administrative unit (no state) to explain complete literacy June 24, 2024.
Mizoram becomes the First full state To reach this milestone.

Meaning

Context and objective

Launched by Food and Minister of Food and Consumer Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi.
Aimed at strengthening the Public Distribution System (PDS) And improving transparency, efficiency and accountability.
Provides more than more than food security 81 crore beneficiaries under NFSA & PMGKAY.

Relevance: GS Paper 2 (Governance, Welfare Regulations and E-Governance)

Depot Darpan Portal

A Self-evaluation and monitoring portal for food grain depots (FCI & CWC).
Allows depot officials to be able to Evaluate the activities Via composite assessments (based on 60:40 – Operational: infrastructure performance).
Technical integration: IoT sensors, CCTV, Live VideoFeeds and Analyzes.
Advantages:
- Potential £275 Crore savings in FCI Depots.
- £140 crore income boost By optimized CWC space use.
- Address Infrastructure; Budget allocations:
- Encourage smart warehousing and five -star rated depots.

Anna Mitra Mobile App

Focused on PDS Stakeholders: FPS dealers, DFSO officers, food inspectors.
Main features:
- Updates for stock confirmation, warnings, geo-gemensely inspections.
- FPS Performance Monitoring & Buneficiary Data Access.
Pilot -States: Assam, Uttarakhand, Tripura, Punjab.
Languages: No, English.
Strives for real -time data, transparency, operational efficiency.

Anna Sahayata Complaint System System

Wider meaning

Aligned with Digital India And Viksit Bharat Visions.
Strengthen One nation, one ration card (Onorc) For portability and access.
Improves infrastructure change, nutritional protection and public services.
Evidence-based: Supported by household consumption -expenditure research (50% decrease in food expenditure due to improved access).

Conclusion

These platforms indicate a paradigm shift in Welfare delivery via digital tools.
They strengthen Food security, complaints resolution and depot management.
Embodies the goal of the government of reaching the last manto enforce transparencyand promote Governance of technology.

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