Sikkim has won accolades for its high literacy rates, effective healthcare systems, and human development achievements.
Sikkim has the highest literacy rate in India, at 87.1%. This is significantly higher than the national average of 74%. The state has also made significant progress in reducing poverty and improving healthcare. In 2011, the poverty rate in Sikkim was 11.5%, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. The state has also made significant investments in healthcare, and the infant mortality rate in Sikkim is now one of the lowest in India.
Sikkim’s achievements in human development have been recognized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). In 2018, Sikkim was ranked 1st in India on the Human Development Index (HDI). The HDI is a composite index that measures a country’s achievements in three basic dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, access to knowledge, and a decent standard of living.
Sikkim’s high literacy rates, effective healthcare systems, and human development achievements are a testament to the state’s commitment to improving the lives of its people.