International Literacy Day: All you need to know about growing gaps in learning
Updated On: 08 September, 2021 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
First declared in 1966, the day aims at raising awareness about the importance of literacy around the world. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, easy access to education is becoming increasingly challenging as people grapple with online schooling and the digital divide
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In 1966, UNESCO declared September 8 as International Literacy Day at the 14th United Nations General Conference. Image for representational purpose only. Photo: istock
A good education is a luxury that many cannot afford. The gap in access to education has been especially visible during the Covid-19 pandemic, which has distanced many from the classroom, not only in India but also around the world. According to the 2011 Census, India has as many as 287 million illiterate adults, which also happens to be the highest number around the world.
Every year, September 8 is celebrated as International Literacy Day around the globe. The aim is simply to “remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society,” according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) website.
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