Kerala first to achieve 100% literacy
Q. Which of the following is first to achieve 100% literacy in the sphere of primary education?- Published on 15 Jan 16a. Manipur
b. Lakshadweep
c. Kerala
d. Puducherry
ANSWER: Kerala
Kerala has become the first Indian state to achieve 100% primary education. This has been achieved through the primary education equivalency drive of the state literacy mission – Athulyam. The programme offers a chance for those who failed to get primary education due to various reasons to achieve the education qualification equivalent to fourth standard. Those aged 15 to 50 were beneficiaries of the programme and were identified through family registries prepared by anganwadis under the social justice department and also through ward-level surveys carried out by instructors in continuing education programmes.
