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Education
Udupi District Achieves 100% Literacy, Karnataka Government Announces
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM
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Karnataka's Udupi district has been declared fully literate by the state government, marking a significant milestone in the state's educational progress.
The Karnataka state government has announced that Udupi district has achieved 100% literacy, a landmark achievement in the state's educational journey. The declaration was made during a press briefing at the district headquarters, citing data from the latest census and literacy surveys. This milestone reflects years of concerted efforts by local authorities, NGOs, and community initiatives to improve literacy rates. Moving forward, the government plans to focus on sustaining this achievement by enhancing educational quality, expanding skill development programs, and promoting digital literacy across the district.