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    Why Mizoram leads India in literacy

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    John Smith
    May 20, 2024
    6 min read

    Exploring the role of community, policy, and innovation in maintaining one of the highest literacy rates in the country.

    Students in a classroom in Mizoram.

    Mizoram's success in education is a story of community effort and effective governance. This article delves into the key drivers behind its impressive literacy statistics.

    Literacy Rate Comparison

    Literacy Rate in Mizoram (2011 vs 2021)
    Mizoram continues to be one of the states with the highest literacy rates in India.
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    Source: National Statistical Office

    The state has consistently ranked among the top in India for literacy. The chart above shows the progress made between the 2011 and 2021 censuses.

    Community-led initiatives, such as local libraries and reading clubs, have played a pivotal role in fostering a culture of learning.

    Methodology

    Literacy rates are derived from decadal census data provided by the National Statistical Office.

    Data Sources

    Data sourced from the Census of India reports.

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