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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: 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.
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 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: 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 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.
UPSC Essentials| Society and Social Justice — Literacy and associated issues (Part 1)
September 12, 2023 5:10 pm
On International Literacy Day let's dive deep into the topic of literacy. From basics to advance — Pranay Aggarwal discusses key issues and probable questions for UPSC CSE. Don't miss his tips on writing good introduction for essays on the topic.
How Kerala’s Kottayam achieved 100% literacy in 1989
September 08, 2025 5:20 pm
The 100-day literacy mission in Kottayam saw hundreds of volunteers – united by the motto ‘Each One Teach One’ – join hands with officials from the municipality, district administration and MG University.
Why is International Literacy Day 2023 observed on September 8?
September 10, 2023 5:34 pm
At the global level, a conference will be held in person and online today in Paris, France. This global celebration will comprise the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes award ceremony announcing this year's outstanding winning programmes.
CBSE/ICSE schools students' confidence higher than state board children: Survey
September 09, 2022 1:24 pm
International Literacy Day 2022: Interestingly, except or Chennai and Mumbai, where girls slightly outperformed boys, both genders appear to be more or less equally confident across metros and non-metros showing gender equality.
INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY PHOTOS
Give them a pen and these kids will show you what honesty looks like
September 09, 2018 7:11 am
On International Literacy Day, we bring to you notes from kids who don't shy away from expressing themselves at all.
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