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In 2024–25, 97.3% of schools reported girls’ toilets, electricity reached 93.6%, and handwashing facilities touched 95.9%

From classrooms to staffrooms: What’s behind India’s growing number of women & girls in education

October 13, 2025 1:15 pm

Women are often considered the primary caregivers in domestic settings, and primary and pre-school education is seen as an extension of this role. The construction of the teacher as a ‘mother’ outside the home fuels this tendency. Additionally, the motivation to supplement family income contributes to this occupational choice.

India's literacy rate up from 74 pc to 80.9 pc in 13 years: Pradhan

India's literacy rate up from 74 pc to 80.9 pc in 13 years: Dharmendra Pradhan

September 10, 2025 11:04 am

"Literacy goes beyond reading and writing. It is a means to dignity, empowerment and self-reliance," Pradhan said in a virtual address on the occasion of International Literacy Day 2025.

Know the date, theme, history, and significance of International Literacy Day 2025.

International Literacy Day 2025: Date, theme, history, significance, and more details

September 08, 2025 1:12 pm

International Literacy Day 2025 Date and Theme: This year. the day is falling on Monday, September 8, 2025. under the theme, "Promoting literacy in the digital era," thereby reflecting how digitalisation has impacted our learning, living, working, and social lives.

International Literacy Day- Why is it celebrated on this day- History, theme and more (Image- AI generated)

International Literacy Day 2025 Today: Why is it celebrated on September 8 — history, theme and more

September 08, 2025 12:09 pm

International Literacy Day 2025: The decision to set International Literacy Day on September 8 traces back to UNO and UNESCO conferences on education. The Tehran conference of 1965 unified international efforts toward eradication of illiteracy, marking a significant moment in global educational policy.

International Literacy Day 2024 on September 8, know history, theme for this year

International Literacy Day 2024: Why it is observed on September 8?

September 09, 2024 8:40 am

International Literacy Day: International Literacy Day was established by UNESCO on October 26, 1966, during its 14th General Conference. The first celebration took place in 1967.

UPSC literacy and related issues for society and social justice topic of exams

UPSC Essentials | Society and Social Justice — Literacy and associated issues (Part 3)

October 04, 2023 1:27 pm

Government initiatives, NEP, Success stories, and more— As social issues have started playing a significant role in your exams, also reflected in the recently concluded Mains 2023, let's discuss key issues and probable questions for UPSC CSE on Literacy. Don't miss the Express Input.