In the last ten years, the number of people reading and writing in rural India has gone up by more than 10%. This means more people can read books, write letters, and send messages!
A special update was shared in the Lok Sabha on Monday by Jayant Chaudhary, who works as the Union Minister of State for Education. He told everyone that the reading and writing skills of women in rural India increased by 14.5% during this time.
Here are some interesting numbers:
– The overall literacy rate in rural India went from 67.77% in 2011 to 77.50% in 2023-24.
– For women, literacy jumped from 57.93% to 70.40%.
– For men, it increased from 77.15% to 84.70%.
The Indian government has a plan to get everyone reading and writing, especially in villages. They have started programs like the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, Saakshar Bharat Mission, Padhna Likhna Abhiyan, and the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram. These programs have helped many people, especially those who live in areas with less education.
Chaudhary highlighted a program called ULLAS, launched in April 2022. This program is designed to help people aged 15 and older to learn reading, writing, math skills, and even job skills. It focuses on teaching based on local needs since India has many different languages and cultures. This means that volunteers help teach in ways that fit each community.
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