Content :
- Mizoram Achieves Full Functional Literacy
- Depot Darpan Portal and Digital Platforms-Anna Mitra and Anna Sahayata
Mizoram Achieves Full Functional Literacy
Context : Milestone Achievement
- Mizoram declared India’s first fully literate state on 20th May 2025 by CM Lalduhoma.
- Achieved full functional literacy, defined by the Ministry of Education as above 95% literacy rate.
Relevance : GS 2 (Governance, Social Justice, and Education)
Background Context
- Mizoram attained statehood on 20 February 1987.
- According to the 2011 Census, literacy rate was 91.33% (3rd highest in India).
- Geographical area: 21,081 km².
Recent Data and Surveys
- Door-to-door survey (Aug–Sep 2023) by Cluster Resource Centre Coordinators (CRCCs) identified 3,026 non-literates.
- 1,692 learners actively participated in literacy activities.
- PFLS survey 2023-24: Literacy rate reached 98.20%.
Community Participation
- 292 volunteer teachers (students, educators, CRCCs, etc.) led the literacy efforts.
- Inspired by “Kartavya Bodh” and Mizo cultural values.
- Highlights community-led model of inclusive education.
Role of ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
- Mizoram’s literacy mission aligned with ULLAS Scheme (2022–2027).
- A centrally sponsored scheme targeting adults aged 15+.
- Five Components:
- Foundational Literacy and Numeracy
- Critical Life Skills
- Basic Education
- Vocational Skills
- Continuing Education
- National outreach:
- 1.77 crore neo-literates appeared for FLNAT.
- 2.37 crore learners & 40.84 lakh volunteers registered on ULLAS mobile app.
Comparative Insight
- Ladakh was the first administrative unit (not a state) to declare full literacy on 24 June 2024.
- Mizoram becomes the first full-fledged state to achieve this milestone.
Significance
- Reinforces NEP 2020’s vision of inclusive, equitable education.
- Sets a model for grassroots-driven literacy initiatives.
- Symbolizes cooperative federalism in education.
- Demonstrates effectiveness of volunteerism in governance.
Depot Darpan Portal and Digital Platforms-Anna Mitra and Anna Sahayata
Context and Objective
- Launched by Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi.
- Aimed at strengthening the Public Distribution System (PDS) and enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accountability.
- Ensures food security for over 81 crore beneficiaries under NFSA & PMGKAY.
Relevance : GS Paper 2( Governance, Welfare Schemes, and e-Governance)
Depot Darpan Portal
- A self-assessment & monitoring portal for food grain depots (FCI & CWC).
- Enables depot officials to evaluate operations via Composite Ratings (based on 60:40 – operational: infrastructural performance).
- Tech integration: IoT sensors, CCTV, live video feeds, and analytics.
- Benefits:
- Potential₹275 crore savings in FCI depots.
- ₹140 crore income boost through optimized CWC space utilization.
- Addresses infrastructure gaps; budget allocations:
- ₹280 crore for CWC
- ₹1000 crore for FCI
- Encourages smart warehousing and five-star rated depots.
Anna Mitra Mobile App
- Targeted at PDS stakeholders: FPS Dealers, DFSO Officers, Food Inspectors.
- Key features:
- Stock receipt updates, alerts, geo-tagged inspections.
- FPS performance monitoring & beneficiary data access.
- Pilot states: Assam, Uttarakhand, Tripura, Punjab.
- Languages: Hindi, English.
- Aims at real-time data, transparency, operational efficiency.
Anna Sahayata Grievance Redressal System
- Designed for PMGKAY beneficiaries.
- Utilizes:
- WhatsApp, IVRS, and ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition).
- Makes grievance lodging accessible, quick, and multilingual.
- Pilot in Gujarat, Jharkhand, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh.
- Available in Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu, Bangla, and English.
Broader Significance
- Aligned with Digital India and Viksit Bharat visions.
- Reinforces One Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC) for portability and access.
- Enhances infrastructure grading, nutritional security, and public service delivery.
- Evidence-based: Supported by Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (50% decline in food spending due to improved access).
Conclusion
- These platforms signify a paradigm shift in welfare delivery through digital tools.
- They bolster food security, grievance resolution, and depot management.
- Embody the government’s goal of reaching the last man, upholding transparency, and promoting tech-enabled governance.
