How can the problem of illiteracy in India be solved?

There is no single way of solving the problem of illiteracy. It has to be carried out in multiple steps and various levels. We need to realize, that as citizens of the country, we have certain moral obligations, being more privileged than others. read more

So in summary one can say that amongst 42% of India’s population, higher levels of poverty is driving illiteracy. Chart A Other interesting observations can be made if we try to analyze the literacy rates by age groups for the general category of population, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (see Chart B below). read more

Essentially this is a question where the answer is “Eqypt can solve the problem of illiteracy through ‘national will’, ‘parental determination’, and ‘sufficient funding’.”. If the “national will” is there then the only remaining issues are “parental determination” and “sufficient funding”. read more

The problem of illiteracy in India will not be solved only by providing education for the children. Illiteracy is rampant among the older generation of people, particularly in the rural areas: and not a little of our social and culture backwardness is due to this. Campaign among the illiterate adults, therefore, is also a crying necessity. read more