TN govt launches structured reading initiative for Classes 1-8 to boost library use, literacy

TN govt launches structured reading initiative for Classes 1-8 to boost library use, literacy

Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 9 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has issued a Government Order (G.O.) to streamline the reading of non-academic books among students in Classes 1 to 8 across all government schools. The initiative also aims to enhance the effective use of school libraries, with a structured plan … Read more

‘Innovation NE Week’ begins in Kohima to boost digital literacy, technical education in Northeast

‘Innovation NE Week’ begins in Kohima to boost digital literacy, technical education in Northeast

Follow Us on Google News Kohima, May 26 (IANS) An “Innovation NE Week” began in Nagaland capital Kohima on Monday to take forward the digital literacy and technical education in the northeastern region of India. The “Innovation NE Week”, organised by the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and National Institute of Electronics … Read more

Literacy rate among Muslims 79.5 per cent, other religions 80.9: Minority Affairs Ministry

Literacy rate among Muslims 79.5 per cent, other religions 80.9: Minority Affairs Ministry

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) As per Annual Report, Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), 2023-24, the literacy rate among Muslims is 79.5 per cent for persons aged 7 years and above, while literacy rate for all religions for the same age group is 80.9 per cent, the Parliament was informed … Read more

Rajasthan Election Dept launches voter literacy club campaign in schools

Rajasthan Election Dept launches voter literacy club campaign in schools

Jaipur, Feb 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Election Department on Monday launched a campaign to establish, strengthen, and operate Voter Literacy Clubs (ELC) in government and private higher secondary schools across the state. The initiative aligns with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Election Commission of India and the Ministry of Education. The primary objective of … Read more

India promoting digital, financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas: Govt at UN

India promoting digital, financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas: Govt at UN

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India is promoting digital, and financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas, said Savitri Thakur, Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Women and Child Development. She said this at the ongoing 63rd session of the UN’s Commission for Social Development (CSoCD), being held from February 10 to … Read more

6.39 cr villagers gained digital literacy under DISHA scheme in 2017-24: Jitin Prasada

6.39 cr villagers gained digital literacy under DISHA scheme in 2017-24: Jitin Prasada

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) As many as 6.39 crore people were imparted digital literacy between 2017 and 2024 under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA), enabling them to send messages and attach files on mobile phones, according to Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada. The beneficiaries under the … Read more