International Literacy Day

International Literacy Day: HRD minister Prakash Javadekar announces countrywide 'school chalo abhiyan'

Stressing that literacy, as we know it, is not enough, Prakash Javadekar emphasised on getting digital literacy to the masses

International Literacy Day: How has India fared in eradicating illiteracy

On International Literacy Day (8 September), it is time to scrutinise the growth of literacy rate in India, what are the challenges ahead, whether we have enough qualified teachers in India, who are indeed contributing to nation building and is there a conducive environment for a sustainable and all-round development.

Corporate houses should help eradicate illiteracy: President Pranab Mukherjee

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday asked the private sector, especially the corporate houses, to contribute towards eradicating illiteracy in India.