Himachal a 'fully literate state', achieves 99.3% literacy rate: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh has been declared a fully literate state. The state's literacy rate has reached 99.3 percent, surpassing the national benchmark. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu made the announcement during Ullas Mela 2025 in Shimla. The state also ranks first in student-teacher ratio. Education Minister Rohit Thakur acknowledged the progress since independence.