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title: "Which state topped the ‘Index on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy’?"  
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# Which state topped the ‘Index on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy’?

Which state topped the ‘[Index](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13152/why-google-s-mobile-first-index-makes-total-sense-in-2018) on Foundational [Literacy](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81577/the-essence-of-literacy) and Numeracy’?

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## Answers

### Answer by Stuti Gupta

> **In the index of foundation literacy and numeracy, West Bengal and Kerala came out on top in the major and small state categories, respectively. The index is an indication of an indicator among children under the age of ten.**

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**FLN** stands for **fundamental reading, writing, and mathematical skills.** Dropping behind in the **[Foundational](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95957/which-state-topped-the-index-on-foundational-literacy-and-numeracy) Learning Years**, which include a pre-school and primary school, makes kids more susceptible since it has a detrimental influence on their academic achievement. \
![Which state topped the ‘Index on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy’?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/9e5ca1e9-1668-4f0e-a329-ee650bfae936/images/189360d4-da87-4004-9903-d167dde0d8e4.jpeg)\
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**India's Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Situation** the report emphasizes the relevance of early childhood education in a child's entire development. The Report on the **State of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in India** emphasizes the importance of well-planned early interventions, such as the **[National](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95946/the-niper-amendment-bill-recently-passed-in-the-parliament-seeks-to-accord-institute-of-national-importance-status-to) Education Policy (2020) and the NIPUN Bharat** recommendations, in resulting in long-term enhanced learning outcomes. \
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**West Bengal** took first place with a score of 58.95, whereas Bihar came in last with a score of 37. **Kerala** came in first with a score of 68, while Jharkhand came in last with a score of 45. **[Lakshadweep](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95942/what-is-the-average-national-income-of-the-indian-adult-population-as-per-the-world-inequality-report-2022)** was the highest-scoring UT, while Ladakh was at the bottom of the ranking. **Mizoram** was the highest performance in the North East State Category, while **Arunachal Pradesh** finished last.


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