Literacy must be reimagined as an instrument of empowerment and active citizenship: Jayant Chaudhary

September 8, 2026 10:30 PM

Literacy must be reimagined as an instrument of empowerment and active citizenship: Jayant Chaudhary

Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary on Tuesday called for reimagining literacy and education as instruments of empowerment, creativity, dignity and active citizenship, stressing that literacy must extend beyond the ability to read and write. Speaking at the national-level celebration of International Literacy Day 2026 in New Delhi, Chaudhary said the ULLAS initiative was empowering learners with confidence, dignity and opportunities to participate meaningfully in society. ...

Tamil Nadu’s special literacy push to see over 1,400 prison inmates take basic exam in January

December 18, 2025 9:36 AM

Tamil Nadu’s special literacy push to see over 1,400 prison inmates take basic exam in January

A major push to improve literacy inside Tamil Nadu’s prisons is set to culminate in January 2026, with 1,455 inmates preparing to take a basic literacy examination under the state government’s special programme. The initiative, allotted Rs 30 lakh, is aimed at offering academic support and foundational learning to inmates housed in both district and central prisons across the state. Training sessions for the candidates began in August and are now entering the final phase. The programme, de...

Northeast charts 11-year journey of human-centric development

June 9, 2025 11:44 PM

Northeast charts 11-year journey of human-centric development

Northeast India has emerged as a model of inclusive and sustainable development over the past 11 years, with remarkable progress in agriculture, healthcare, literacy, and social empowerment. Between 2014 and 2025, targeted government schemes and grassroots participation have helped bridge the development gap between the Northeast and the rest of the country. Sikkim led the charge by becoming the world’s first 100% organic state. Building on its success, the central government launched the Mis...