Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Kerala Becomes First Indian State with Digital Literacy
Kerala is now the first state in India where almost everyone knows how to use computers and the internet!
The government celebrated this achievement, which is like teaching everyone in the state about digital tools.
This was a big project, with lots of people learning how to use their phones and computers.
Now, they can easily access online services.
The state also plans to put everyone's important documents online, so they can access them anytime.
Kerala is the first Indian state to achieve complete digital literacy.
The Chief Minister announced the achievement at a function in Thiruvananthapuram.
Over 2.5 lakh volunteers contributed to the digital literacy initiative.
The project included people of all ages, with 104-year-old Abdullah Moulavi as an example.
The state plans a second phase to make all personal documents available digitally.
- Who
- Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
- What
- Kerala achieved complete digital literacy.
- When
- Announced on Thursday.
- Where
- Kerala, India.
- Why
- To promote greater participation in the digital economy, enhance access to government services, and improve socio-economic development.
- Achievement
- Complete Digital Literacy
- First in
- India
- Announcement by
- Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
- Volunteers
- 2.5 lakh+
- Next Step
- Digital Documents