September 07, 2023
By Sonakshi Kandhari
India's literacy journey has stood the test of time. Our traditions have been passed on from one generation to another through written script. On the occasion of Literacy Day, let's uncover 8 lesser-known facts about Indian literacy.
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The Indian literacy rate has seen a surge six times since Independence.
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Kerala is India’s most literate state with a literacy rate of 94%.
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According to NSO (National Statistical Office), Andhra Pradesh has the lowest literacy rate at 66.4%.
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India ranks number 1 in housing the world’s most illiterate population. Around 287 million people fall in this bracket.
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To calculate the literacy rate in India, sum up the total number of literate people above the age of 7, then divide that number by the total population, and multiply the resultant number by 100.
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India introduced the Right to Education Act in 2009, making it compulsory for children between the ages of 6 and 14 to get formal education.
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Out of 135 countries, India holds 123rd position due to its staggeringly low literacy rate among women.
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According to the findings of a study conducted in 1990, India will achieve universal literacy by 2060.
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