international literacy day

The department of Life Long Learning and Extension, Panjab University under the guidance of Sween began a week long celebration of international literacy day which falls on September 8.

UNESCO declared September 8 as the international literacy day. international literacy day aims to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.

UNESCO, during its 14th Session in November 1966, formally designated September 8th as international literacy day (ILD). Since then, the majority of member countries of the UN have observed this day each year. At its core, the observance of ILD aims to reinforce public opinion in support of the ongoing endeavours against illiteracy.

international literacy day is an annual celebration marked on 8 September to create awareness in the masses about the importance of literacy as a universal human right.

The country would observe the international literacy day on Tuesday (September 8).

The National Literacy Mission Authority (NLMA) will organize international literacy day (ILD) celebrations in the country on September 8.

Even as the city celebrated the international literacy day on Thursday, Rajasthan has miles to go as none of its literacy statistics, as per the Census 2011 figures, augurs well for it.

To mark the international literacy day (September 8), the World Literacy of Canada (WLC) is going to organise a rally from the main gate of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on Thursday.

international literacy day 2022 is being celebrated today i.e., Thursday, September 8, 2022. This year's theme is "Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces". The Day gives an opportunity to rethink the fundamental importance of literacy learning spaces to build resilience and ensure quality, equitable, and inclusive education for all. As per UNESCO, India will achieve Universal Literacy in the year 2060.

A rally by students marked the international literacy day inLohardaga on Thursday. Hundreds of students with banners in hands conveying messages on importance of education marched across the city roads.

50th 'international literacy day' was celebrated at Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School, Sector-38 (West), Dadu Majra Colony, Chandigarh with fervour in association with Adult Education Unit, Education Department, Chandigarh at its premises.

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This was an incursion Narendra Modi perhaps did not anticipate. Days after he addressed students via video-conferencing on the Teacher's Day, Modi's biggest political rival virtually invaded his home turf using the same tool.

Kavita from Panchsheel Sikshan Sansthan shares how their school was demolished by civic authorities on July 5. The institution supports underprivileged children in Mayur Vihar. Despite losing homes and classrooms, students persist in attending classes daily, driven by the unwavering commitment of their teachers.

Tripura's literacy rate in 2013 was 95.16%.

On international literacy day, a city-based NGO will initiate a simultaneous nation-wide book reading effort

A pictorial graphic released by various United Nations agencies on the occasion of international literacy day on Saturday shows why India has little reason to celebrate.

Today is international literacy day

Arshad Warsi kickstarted his morning by celebrating this day with children from Lourdes Convent High School who were passing by his home in Goa.

Delhi Public School, Kamrup, hosted an interactive session for its students, conducted by Swaroop Nandan Bora, head of the department, mathematics, IIT Guwahati, on the occasion of international literacy day.

While academicians believe that the overall understanding of the concept of literacy has become a crucial element when it comes to gauging the literacy levels, the recent Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) by a group revealed that a majority of the country’s youth lack basic skills required to help them move forward in life.

Despite recent flood devastation, Himachal Pradesh celebrates achieving near-full literacy, with a rate of 99.3%, joining Mizoram, Goa, and Tripura in this accomplishment. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced this milestone on international literacy day, highlighting the state's progress from a mere 7% literacy rate in 1951. The focus now shifts to skill-based education for the newly literate population.

Himachal Pradesh has been declared a 'Fully Literate State' with a literacy rate of 99.3%, joining Goa, Mizoram, Ladakh, and Tripura in achieving over 95% literacy. This milestone, celebrated on international literacy day, is a result of committed policies, grassroots campaigns, and community participation, transforming the state into a model of educational development despite its mountainous terrain.