Mention the peculiarities of literacy in India
1. The literacy rates have increased from 18% in 1951 to 74% in 2010-11.
2. Literacy is not only a right, it is also needed if the citizens are to perform their duties and enjoy their rights properly. However a vast difference is noticed across different sections of population.
3. Literacy among mails is nearly 16.6% higher than females and it is about 16.1% higher in urban areas as compared to the rural areas.
4. In 2011 literacy rates vary from 94% in Kerala to 62% in Bihar.
5. The Primary school system has expanded to over 7.68 lakhs in 2004-05.
