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Lakshadweep becomes 100% literate Union Territory

Reported by The Hindu 12 Oct 2026, 8:16 pm IST 1 min read

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According to the Education department, all eligible learners cleared the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test, enabling Lakshadweep to attain full literacy status under ULLAS, a Centrally sponsored scheme

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Section: India
Topics: Government schemes
Places: Lakshadweep
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Monday, 12 October 2026, 8:16 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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