Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia congratulates Sikkim on being declared fully literate under ULLAS
New Delhi, May 28
Sikkim is officially declared a fully literate state under the ULLAS initiative, marking a major milestone in the state's education journey.
Reacting to the development, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia congratulated the people of Sikkim and described the achievement as a historic moment for the state.
In a post on X on Thursday, he said, "Saakshar Sikkim is now a reality! A historic moment for Sikkim as the State is formally declared fully literate under ULLAS."
Scindia, who is Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DONER), said education forms the foundation of an empowered and developed region and added that the milestone reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit North East.
"The foundation of an empowered and developed region is education and this milestone reflects Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji's vision of a Viksit North East. Many congratulations to the people of Sikkim!" he wrote.
Earlier, Scindia reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve is to work for the progress and development of Sikkim.
After attending the Sikkim Statehood Day celebrations on May 16 during his visit to Sikkim, Scindia told reporters, "On the 51st Statehood Day, on the occasion of Foundation Day, from my heart, best wishes and greetings to everyone. The Prime Minister's resolve is Sikkim's progress, Sikkim's development. The Prime Minister's ideology is in progress".
In a post on X, he said, "The 360 crore Mission, with support from @MDONER_India, seeks to elevate Sikkim from a certified organic producer to a globally integrated premium organic economy driven by world-class infrastructure, aggregation, branding, traceability and export-market integration".
"This mission will strengthen farmer incomes, empower FPOs, expand cold-chain and logistics networks and impact more than 66,000 farmer families across the state," he added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive! But let's not forget that literacy is just the first step—quality education and skill development matter too. Hope Sikkim now focuses on higher education and vocational training to truly empower its youth. 🙏
Well done Sikkim! This shows what consistent policy implementation can achieve. The 360 crore organic mission also sounds promising—combining education with sustainable agriculture is the way forward for our country. 🇮🇳
Scindia ji is doing great work for the Northeast. From literacy to organic farming, Sikkim is setting an example. But I hope other states also get similar attention—we need a Viksit Bharat, not just Viksit North East! 😊
Congratulations to Sikkim! As someone from the Northeast, I'm thrilled to see this recognition. But let's also acknowledge the challenges—remote areas still need better infrastructure and teachers. Hope ULLAS continues to bridge these gaps.
Fantastic achievement for Sikkim! As an outsider looking in, it's clear that India's focus on education is paying off. The ULLAS initiative seems like a model other states should emulate. Kudos to all involved! 👏
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