Jan. 12 - Kerala has become the first state in our country to achieve 100 percent primary education.

The Vice-President, Mohammad Hamid Ansari has officially declared on 12th January.

This record is achieved through a scheme called 'Athulyam'. The Kerala State Literary Mission launched this scheme in October, 2014.

The mission campaigned intensively in the state and identified people who had not completed their primary education. They were all enrolled for a five months course.

After completing the course, the candidates appeared for an examination which is equivalent to passing fourth grade. Around 2 lakh and 20 thousand people cleared the exams leading the state to make a record.