Srinagar, Sept 4 Jammu and Kashmir has achieved the distinction of becoming a fully literate union Territory, recording a literacy rate of 98.43 per cent under the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (NBSK), Education Minister Sakina Itoo said on Friday.
In a post on X, the minister described the achievement as a “historic milestone” and a moment of immense pride for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, crediting teachers, officers, volunteers and learners for carrying the campaign for education to communities across the union Territory.
“This achievement belongs to every teacher who taught, every volunteer who served, every officer who guided, and above all, every learner who chose to learn,” Itoo said.
She expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his “visionary leadership, constant guidance, and unwavering commitment” towards strengthening education and empowering the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The minister said the achievement marked not the end but the beginning of a new chapter.
“But let us remember… this is not the end of our journey. It is the beginning of a new chapter. A chapter where education will continue to guide Jammu & Kashmir towards peace, progress, dignity, equality, and prosperity,” she said.
She said the milestone was the collective victory and legacy of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and a gift to generations to come.
UNI
