on sept. 8 its world literacy day.

Before I continue further let’s get clear about what is literacy actually.

It’s the ability to read and write.

And since we are educated we don’t recongnise its value.

It is essential for social and human development
and provides individual the skills
and empowers them to transform their lives,
in turn, an improved standard of health and
ability to earn a higher income.
International Literacy Day, is an opportunity for Governments, civil society and personalities
to highlight improvements in world literacy rates, and reflect on the world's
remaining literacy challenges.
What does increase in literacy do?

it enables greater participation in the labour market; improved child and family health and
nutrition; reduces poverty and expands life opportunities.

During covid times:

People with no or low literacy skills, who already face multiple disadvantages in their
daily lives, have also had limited access to health and preventive information about
the coronavirus and online learning opportunities to continue their education.
The COVID-19 crisis has shed light on how unprepared we are in terms of
infrastructure, education systems, programs, and people for ensuring the continuity of
teaching and learning in such a situation.

so, in many countries, adult literacy programs were absent in the initial education
response plans, so most adult literacy programs that did exist were suspended, with
just a few courses continuing virtually.
The day reflects on and discuss how innovative and effective the teaching methodologies can be
used in youth and adult literacy programmes to face the pandemic and beyond.

The Day will also give an opportunity to analyse the role of educators, as well as effective
policies, systems, governance and measures that can support educators and learning.
INDIA:

As for coming to india The results of 2011 census reveal that there has been an increase in
literacy in the country.
On gender basis,The literacy rate in the country is 74.04 per cent, 82.14 for males and
65.46 for females.
For states comparison,Kerala has achieved a literacy rate of 93. 91%. Bihar is the least
literate state in India, with a literacy of 63.82%.

India is home to the largest population of 287 million illiterate adults in the
world. This amounts to 37% of the global total. So imagine the impact we can
have if all of them are educated properly with skills.
47.78% out of school children in India are girls. They will be calculated as
illiterate women in the next census.
So this shows more importance to should be given to education of girls and
lower castes.
Its not that govt. hasn’t taken any action.
The Constitution of India recognizes the importance of education for all.
Therefore, it lays down several provisions to ensure proper and effective
implementation of educational rights in the country. These provisions include:
Free and Compulsory Education - fundamental right

Education of Minorities: Article 30

Equality of Opportunity in Educational Institutions

Mid Day Meal Scheme – young children

scholarship examinations
japan has literacy rate of 99% so there are some ways with which even our
nation can improve

 Ways to boost literacy development :

 We should have knowledge sharing sessions with peers, maids, drivers
basically service sector.
 Quality of government schools – main reason children from poor families don’t
join. Private schools too expensive.

This can be improvered by Empowering educated teachers and their

infrastucture

More digitalisation - Flexible schedules with recorded classes in websites

- campaigns

Raising awareness among underprivileged societies

Vocational training – unskilled labor