{"id":2883,"date":"2023-03-18T11:07:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T05:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=2883"},"modified":"2023-05-01T14:14:40","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T08:44:40","slug":"literacy-rate-in-india-nso-report-shows-significant-disparities-across-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/ranks_and_reports\/literacy-rate-in-india-nso-report-shows-significant-disparities-across-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Literacy Rate in India: NSO Report Shows Significant Disparities Across States"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/ranks_and_reports\/literacy-rate-in-india-nso-report-shows-significant-disparities-across-states\/#Literacy_Rate_in_India_Bihar_lowest_at_618_Kerala_highest_at_94\" >Literacy Rate in India: Bihar lowest at 61.8%, Kerala highest at 94%<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/ranks_and_reports\/literacy-rate-in-india-nso-report-shows-significant-disparities-across-states\/#Why_this_News_is_important\" >Why this News is important:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/ranks_and_reports\/literacy-rate-in-india-nso-report-shows-significant-disparities-across-states\/#Historical_context\" >Historical context:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/ranks_and_reports\/literacy-rate-in-india-nso-report-shows-significant-disparities-across-states\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CLiteracy_Rate_in_India_Bihar_lowest_at_618_Kerala_highest_at_94%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from &#8220;Literacy Rate in India: Bihar lowest at 61.8%, Kerala highest at 94%&#8221;:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/ranks_and_reports\/literacy-rate-in-india-nso-report-shows-significant-disparities-across-states\/#Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\" >Important FAQs for Students from this News<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/ranks_and_reports\/literacy-rate-in-india-nso-report-shows-significant-disparities-across-states\/#Q_Which_state_has_the_highest_literacy_rate_in_India_according_to_the_NSO_report\" >Q: Which state has the highest literacy rate in India according to the NSO report?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/ranks_and_reports\/literacy-rate-in-india-nso-report-shows-significant-disparities-across-states\/#Q_Which_state_has_the_lowest_literacy_rate_in_India_according_to_the_NSO_report\" >Q: Which state has the lowest literacy rate in India according to the NSO report?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/ranks_and_reports\/literacy-rate-in-india-nso-report-shows-significant-disparities-across-states\/#Q_What_is_the_national_literacy_rate_in_India_according_to_the_NSO_report\" >Q: What is the national literacy rate in India according to the NSO report?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/ranks_and_reports\/literacy-rate-in-india-nso-report-shows-significant-disparities-across-states\/#Q_What_is_the_gender_gap_in_literacy_rate_in_India_according_to_the_NSO_report\" >Q: What is the gender gap in literacy rate in India according to the NSO report?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/ranks_and_reports\/literacy-rate-in-india-nso-report-shows-significant-disparities-across-states\/#Q_Why_is_improving_literacy_rates_important_for_the_overall_development_of_the_country\" >Q: Why is improving literacy rates important for the overall development of the country?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/ranks_and_reports\/literacy-rate-in-india-nso-report-shows-significant-disparities-across-states\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Literacy_Rate_in_India_Bihar_lowest_at_618_Kerala_highest_at_94\"><\/span>Literacy Rate in India: Bihar lowest at 61.8%, Kerala highest at 94%<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a recent report by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Kerala has the highest literacy rate among Indian states, while Bihar has the lowest. The report, based on data from the 77th National Sample Survey, indicates that Kerala&#8217;s literacy rate is 94%, while Bihar&#8217;s is only 61.8%. This disparity in literacy rates is a significant concern, especially when it comes to the education and employment opportunities of citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report indicates that the national literacy rate in India is 77.7%, which is higher than the 74.04% reported in the previous survey conducted in 2017-2018. The gender gap in literacy rate has also decreased to 12.1% in 2020 from 14.4% in 2017-2018. The male literacy rate is 84.7%, while the female literacy rate is 72.6%.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Literacy-rate-in-India\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Literacy-rate-in-India.png\" alt=\"Literacy rate in India\" class=\"wp-image-2944\" title=\"Literacy rate in India\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Literacy-rate-in-India.png 580w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Literacy-rate-in-India-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Literacy rate in India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_this_News_is_important\"><\/span>Why this News is important:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recent NSO report on literacy rates in India is significant for various reasons. The report highlights the need for the Indian government to prioritize education and to address the significant disparities in literacy rates across the country. It is also essential for students preparing for government exams to be aware of the current literacy rates in India, as this information is likely to be relevant in exams related to various sectors like teaching, banking, police, railways, defense, and civil services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improving literacy rates is essential for the overall growth and development of the country, as it can help to reduce poverty and increase economic prosperity. It can also lead to improvements in health outcomes, as well as increased access to information and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_context\"><\/span>Historical context:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India has made significant progress in improving literacy rates since its independence in 1947. At the time of independence, the country&#8217;s literacy rate was only 18%. Since then, the government has implemented various policies and programs aimed at increasing literacy rates, including the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, the National Literacy Mission, and the Right to Education Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, despite these efforts, there are still significant disparities in literacy rates across different states in India. According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in India was 74.04%, with significant variations between states. Kerala has consistently had the highest literacy rate, while Bihar has consistently had the lowest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CLiteracy_Rate_in_India_Bihar_lowest_at_618_Kerala_highest_at_94%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from &#8220;Literacy Rate in India: Bihar lowest at 61.8%, Kerala highest at 94%&#8221;:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Serial Number<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>According to a recent report by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Kerala has the highest literacy rate among Indian states, while Bihar has the lowest.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>The national literacy rate in India is 77.7%, which is higher than the 74.04% reported in the previous survey conducted in 2017-2018.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>The gender gap in literacy rate has also decreased to 12.1% in 2020 from 14.4% in 2017-2018.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>Improving literacy rates is essential for the overall growth and development of the country, as it can help to reduce poverty and increase economic prosperity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>There are significant disparities in literacy rates across different states in India, highlighting the need for the Indian government to prioritize education and address these disparities.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Literacy rate in India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\"><\/span>Important FAQs for Students from this News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Which_state_has_the_highest_literacy_rate_in_India_according_to_the_NSO_report\"><\/span>Q: Which state has the highest literacy rate in India according to the NSO report? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India according to the NSO report, with a rate of 94%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Which_state_has_the_lowest_literacy_rate_in_India_according_to_the_NSO_report\"><\/span>Q: Which state has the lowest literacy rate in India according to the NSO report? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India according to the NSO report, with a rate of 61.8%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_national_literacy_rate_in_India_according_to_the_NSO_report\"><\/span>Q: What is the national literacy rate in India according to the NSO report?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> A: The national literacy rate in India according to the NSO report is 77.7%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_gender_gap_in_literacy_rate_in_India_according_to_the_NSO_report\"><\/span>Q: What is the gender gap in literacy rate in India according to the NSO report?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> A: The gender gap in literacy rate in India according to the NSO report is 12.1%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Why_is_improving_literacy_rates_important_for_the_overall_development_of_the_country\"><\/span>Q: Why is improving literacy rates important for the overall development of the country?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> A: Improving literacy rates is important for the overall development of the country as it can help to reduce poverty, increase economic prosperity, and improve health outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" 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