India, May 20 -- Mizoram has become the first state in India to be officially declared fully literate under the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) initiative, chief minister Lalduhoma announced on Tuesday.

The declaration was made during a ceremony held at the Mizoram University Auditorium in the presence of Jayant Chaudhary, Union minister of state for education, skill development & entrepreneurship, and Dr. Vanlalthlana, Mizoram's minister of education.

"Today marks a historic moment in the journey of our state - a transformational milestone that reflects the collective will, discipline, and vision of our people," Lalduhoma said.

Mizoram's recognition was conferred under the ULLAS initiative of the Ministry of...