ILLITERACY

Since even before the country gained its freedom, illiteracy in India has been seen as a barrier to progress. It is generally accepted that India cannot unite as a country and provide all of its residents with the standard of living they have long desired without substantially eradicating illiteracy. It makes sense that the country’s development process has given literacy and education in general great emphasis.

 

A literate individual is one who “can with understanding both read and write a brief simple remark on his everyday life,” according to the UNESCO definition. In accordance with UNESCO, the Census Commission of India in 1991 additionally defined a “literate” individual as someone who can read and write in any Indian language “with understanding,” rather than being limited to that. A person is not literate if they can read but not write. One does not necessarily need to have attended school to be deemed literate.

 

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_/×Causes of Illiteracy×

 

1.) Uneducated Parents.

Many parents who lack literacy place little emphasis on the value of education. Some parents of illiterate kids are unaware of the value of literacy.

There are still certain places where many members of the older age have not even completed their early education. So, we may argue that in order for India’s literacy tree to stand strong, the root system of education still needs to be expanded.

 

2.) Poor Family.

Due to a lack of funds, the majority of low-income families choose not to send their children to school or college. They were unable to cover the institute’s cost.It is a significant issue that students in India’s higher education are facing.

 

3.) No Family Support.

In addition, one cause of illiteracy is when a youngster struggles with reading or writing due to dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc. when the family is aware of the child’s illness. Children cannot receive familial support like this, thus they do not get it.

 

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_/*Solutions To Stop Illiteracy*

 

1.) Awareness.

Making people aware of the value of education can assist them in realising the necessity of attending school. The government, non-governmental organisations, and other relevant parties should all work together to promote literacy in the community.

 

2.) Scholarship.

Grants and scholarships can help middle-class and disadvantaged families that are struggling to pay for their children’s education. In order to ensure that students’ educations are completed without interruption, some of the school costs have been reduced.

 

3.) By Making Education Free.

The country would become more independent by increasing literacy if the government raised it to college and university levels. Due to a lack of funds, some people are unable to enrol their children in school. Therefore, by making education free, more people will attend school, which will lower the rate of illiteracy in the general population.

 

4.) By Providing Free Books.

The government can donate free books to schools in an effort to promote reading among kids. Free book giveaways might also help parents’ financial burdens.

 

{CONCLUSION}

      Illiteracy can be wiped out with the help of not only the government but also every educated person. Every effort made by all educated individuals can aid in eradicating this threat from its source.

We must provide education to every person in India. The mental and social growth of a person is significantly influenced by their education.

 

 

Thanks

Yash Tiwari.

 

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