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Effects Of Illiteracy On Economy Of Pakistan

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Ef fects of I l l iteracy on Economy of Pakistan

INTRODUCTION:

With a population of 18 cores, Pakistan bears the burden of one of the most

illiterate countries of Asia. About half of the male population is illiterate and

two third of the female population can’t even write their names.

Generally, the degree of matriculation classifies a person as ‘literate’. Pakistan’s

illiteracy rate is 42% according to latest survey in June, 2012. In our

surrounding region, Pakistan’s literacy rate is a little better than Nepal and

Bangladesh, which have illiteracy rates of 49 and 52 percent respectively. Otherlikes the Maldives and Sri-Lanka have achieved far more impressive results

given that less 10 percent of the population in both these countries is illiterate.

Even India has 31 percent illiteracy.

Rate, despite its enormous population. According to literacy rate estimates

projected in last year’s National Economic Survey, there seem to be tremendous

variance in literacy rates between the Provinces. Baluchistan has the lowest

average since only 33 percent of the Province is literate compared to the

national average of over 50 percent. Moreover, only 27 percent of women in

Baluchistan are literate.

The literacy rate in Pakistan is divided into three regions that are in cities,

villages and tribal areas. The literacy rate in Pakistan has been increasing every

year. Below are some points regarding literacy rate in Pakistan. The literacy rate

of 87% in Islamabad from 20% in Kholo district. In the period 2000-2004, the

Pakistanis in the age group 55-64 was the literacy rate of almost 30% of persons

aged 45-54 were the literacy rate of about40% of those between 25-34 wereliterate 50% while those aged 15-24 were literate in more than 60%.

These data show that with each generation, literacy rate in Pakistan has

increased by about 10%. The literacy rate indifferent regions, in particular by

gender. In the tribal areas of literacy among women is 7.5%

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INTERNATIONAL LITERACY

DAY:

Started on 8th September 1996

now celebrated every year….

MEANING OF ILLITERACY:

“ The people who are unable to read and wr ite.”

DEFINITION:

A person who is unable to sign and unable to read and wri te, In simple

sentences is called il l i terate.

QUOTE ABOUT ILLITERACY:

“There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not

reading them.”

(Joseph Brodsky)

LATEST RATE OF LITERACY IN PAKISTAN:

The rate of literacy in Pakistan is as follow:

Survey of Pakistan (2012-13) ……………………………… Rate is 58%

Province Literacy Rate:

Punjab ……………………71%

Sindh ……………………69%

Khyber- Pakhtunkhwa …………………… 60%

Baluchistan ……………………50%

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CAUSES OF ILLITERACY

1. Poverty:

Around the Pakistan, the impact of illiteracy on personal income varies but it is

clear earning potential is limited .Illiterate people earn less than their literate

counter parts and do not have the literacy skills required to undertake further.

Poverty is the main cause of illiteracy. The poverty rate in Pakistan is 27%.

2. Learning disabilities :

Learning disabilities is also a main cause of illiteracy in Pakistan. If there are

increase in number of disability people so the illiteracy rate will b increase

3. Lack of schools in rural areas.

In rural area no of schools are limited.

4. Poor education System.

Unfortunately! Our system of education is not so

strong e.g. there are different types of courses are being taught in every

different school for the same class.

5. Crime

Due to illiteracy people don’t have jobs and they commit crime.

6. Unemployment

An illiterate person is not able to get a handsome job so it

increases unemployment.

7. Low Budged Of Education :

This is one of the major causes. In 2013

budget only 2.3% is allocated to education.

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8. Ratio of gender discrimination:

Most females are not allowed to get higher

education in Pakistan which leads for illiteracy.

9. Non-seriousness of the government towards education:

10. Wadera system

11. Male dominated society

12. Gap between upper and lower class

13. Lack of awareness

14. Political instability

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EFFECTS:

Illiteracy effects on Pakistan economy’s main issues are:

1. Poverty: 27%

If there are people who don’t even able to read n write a single word

obviously they don’t have good jobs n enough money to reach a line of

living standard

Cause of illiteracy, people has unemployed, so economy leads to

No money means poverty

2. Population explosion

Illiteracy also effects on population explosion due to

3. Unemployment

4. Child labor

Measurements:

Better education system

Control on population

High Budget for education department

Government interest

Political stability

Overcome poverty

Eliminate wadera system

Proper placement of schools

Separate schools/colleges/universities for girls.

Free schooling system.

Scholarship for the students.

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Role of Government:

Should establish more schools.

Education should be free.

More concentration on Adult education.

Education should be equal for all the society members so that they create

the environment of faith and discipline.

Different seminars should be arranged to provide information.

Constitution of Pakistan (1973) :

State shall be responsible for:

“Eradication of illiteracy and provision of free and compulsory

education up to secondary level, within minimum possible time” (Article 37-B, 1973 Constitution of Pakistan)

CHARTS:

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Recommendation:

1. Tripartite Partnership:

The role of family, the community and the State. All need to be mobilized.

2. Free Education Up to Matriculation:

3. Provision of Free Textbooks:

4. Grant of Scholarships and Incentives to Girl Students:

5. Availability and Accessibility of Schools Particularly in Rural Areas.

6. Teacher’s Status and Recruitment of Female Teacher s:

Better status and pay for teachers.

Experience has demonstrated that schools with female teachers function well

particularly at Primary level.

7. Improvement in Learning Environment:

Better infrastructure through School Management Councils.

8. Technical / Vocational Education:

It is important to provide demand related skills.

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9. Instructional Methods:

Emphasis must be given on development of analytical faculties of the

students.

10. Teachers’ Training and Knowledge:

To improve teachers’ knowledge of the subject and equip them with a wide

repertoire of teaching skills.

11. English Language:

Introduction of English from Class – I.

Future policy reforms will emphasize the teaching of science subjects in

English at public secondary schools.

CONCLUSION :

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