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Union Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary says that literacy and education must be reimagined as instruments of empowerment and active citizenship

Union Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary says that literacy and education must be reimagined as instruments of empowerment and active citizenship
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Union Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, stated that literacy and education must be reimagined as instruments of empowerment, creativity, dignity, and active citizenship during the national celebration of International Literacy Day 2026 in New Delhi. He highlighted that ULLAS is empowering learners and stressed the need for comprehension, financial literacy, digital literacy, and critical thinking. The event also featured remarks from Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha regarding the state's 95.6% literacy rate.

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Union Minister of State for Education Shri Jayant Chaudhary spoke at the national-level celebration of International Literacy Day 2026 in New Delhi. He stated that education and literacy should act as tools for empowerment and active citizenship, going beyond basic reading and writing to include digital and financial literacy.

During the event, Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Manik Saha noted that Tripura reached a 95.6% literacy rate. The celebration is part of a two-day event organized by the Department of School Education and Literacy under the theme "Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity", alongside a nationwide Literacy Fortnight.

Key Points

  • The national-level celebration of International Literacy Day 2026 was held in New Delhi.
  • Shri Jayant Chaudhary is the Union Minister of State for Education.
  • The theme for International Literacy Day 2026 is "Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity".
  • Tripura achieved a 95.6% literacy rate, crossing the Government of India benchmark for being declared fully literate, as stated by Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha.
  • An ULLAS Mela is scheduled to be organised at the National Bal Bhawan, bringing together participants from 29 States/UTs.
  • The Ministry of Education is organising a Literacy Fortnight from September 1-14, 2026.
  • ULLAS stands for ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saakasharta Karyakam.

Exam Angle

Minister speaking
Shri Jayant Chaudhary
Event
International Literacy Day 2026 national-level celebration
Tripura literacy rate
95.6%
Literacy Fortnight dates
September 1-14, 2026

A. Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity

Source: Press Information Bureau

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