Andhra Pradesh’s literacy rate surpasses national average in last two years
Andhra Pradesh’s literacy rate climbed from 72.6% in 2024 to 82.1% in 2026, overtaking the national average of 80.9%. Officials credit the improvement to the ‘Akshara Andhra’ initiative, a government program introduced the previous year. The scheme targets adult learners and aims to boost school enrollment, contributing to the swift rise. The data, reported by The Hindu, highlights a rapid educational turnaround in the state.