Indias literacy rate up from 74 pc to 80.9 pc in 13 years: Pradhan

New Delhi: Indias literacy rate has risen from 74 per cent in 2011 to 80.9 per cent in 2023-24, but true progress will come only when literacy becomes a lived reality for every citizen, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday. Literacy goes beyond reading and writing. It is a means to dignity, empowerment Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .