Literacy rate in India: Bihar lowest at 61.8%, Kerala highest at 94%
Literacy rate in India: Bihar lowest at 61.8%, Kerala highest at 94%
According to the Ministry of Education's data, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India at 61.8%, followed by Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. With a 94% literacy rate, Kerala tops the list, followed by Lakshadweep and Mizoram. The literacy rate in urban India, at 84.11%, is higher than in rural India, at 67.77%. To improve adult literacy rates, the Saakshar Bharat scheme was implemented in rural areas with a female literacy rate of 50% or less. The scheme aimed to increase the literacy rate to 80% and reduce the gender gap by the end of the XII five-year plan. The Samagra Shiksha Scheme aims to provide comprehensive education and bridge gender and social gaps.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
- Bihar has India's lowest literacy rate of 61.8%, while Kerala has the highest at 94%.
- Urban India has a higher literacy rate (84.11%) compared to rural India (67.77%).
- The Saakshar Bharat scheme was implemented to improve adult literacy rates in rural areas with a female literacy rate of 50% or below.
- The Samagra Shiksha Scheme aims to provide universal access to education and bridge gender and social gaps.
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