Question
What was the reported literacy rate of India in
2023-24?Solution
India’s literacy rate increased from 74% in 2011 to 89.9% in 2023-24, as announced by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on International Literacy Day 2025. The progress was driven by the ULLAS–Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, which engaged 30 million learners and 4.2 million volunteers.
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