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1. Mizoram Achieves Full Functional Literacy
2. 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.