The literacy rate in the country has reached around 81 percent and the government aims to move towards 100% literacy rate. Union minister of State for education gave this information in response to a question asked in Parliament.
In response to a question in Parliament, Union minister of State for education Jayant Chaudhary gave information on the status of literacy in the country. He said that the literacy rate in india in the age group of 7 years and above is 80.9%. This figure is based on the report of the Periodic Labor Force survey (PLFS) of 2023-24, which has been prepared by the National Statistical office (NSSO).
Many socio-economic reasons behind low literacy
The minister of State for education said that many reasons like poverty, gender discrimination, social inequality are responsible for low literacy in the country. Without removing these issues, it is challenging to achieve 100 percent literacy.
The minister of State for education said that many reasons like poverty, gender discrimination, social inequality are responsible for low literacy in the country. Without removing these issues, it is challenging to achieve 100 percent literacy.
Emphasis on adult education in National education Policy 2020
The government has reiterated its commitment to 100% literacy. The National education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes on adult education and lifelong learning. The policy clearly states that adult education will be promoted through the use of technology and community participation so that the goal of full literacy can be achieved.
The government has reiterated its commitment to 100% literacy. The National education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes on adult education and lifelong learning. The policy clearly states that adult education will be promoted through the use of technology and community participation so that the goal of full literacy can be achieved.
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