Illiteracy is very high and alarming compared to other countries. Illiteracy is Pakistan’s biggest problem. According to the 1998 census, the illiteracy rate was 60 percent, which is increasing.

Shortage of Schools in Rural Areas

Lack of educational institutions in the rural society There is a severe shortage of basic education institutions and schools in the rural society of Pakistan. Causes of Illiteracy Economic and cultural causes of illiteracy are as follows. You have to travel. Lack of schools and poor conditions are the cause of increasing illiteracy.

Traditional and Obliterated Ideas

Traditional and backward ideas the thinking of rural society is against poverty and illiteracy. Most of the parents, due to illiteracy and lack of awareness, their children They do not consider education necessary for them, so they do not pay attention to the education of children.

Opposition of Female Education

Opposition to female education Especially in the rural society, women’s education is considered unnecessary because they are not aware of its importance and usefulness, and women’s education is considered against cultural values ​​and traditions, so it is strongly opposed, which is illiteracy. It causes an increase in lack of confidence.

Unemployment of Educated Persons

Unemployment of educated persons Due to non-availability of jobs to literate and educated people, literacy promotion measures are getting a setback. People understand What is the use of reading and writing when they do not get employment, so instead of sending their children to school, they work with themselves from the beginning They prefer to pick up which leads to increase in illiteracy.

Old Methods of Farming

The economy of the rural society is mostly dependent on agriculture and the ancient methods of agriculture require more people, so instead of sending them to school, parents often engage their children in various jobs in the fields to help them in economic activities. This reduces the rate of children going to school and increases illiteracy.

Lack of Governmental Attention

Lack of Governmental Attention No serious effort has been made to solve the problem of illiteracy at the government level. Temporary policies are made and then their implementation is left incomplete, which leads to a decline in literacy. Instead of improvement, the trend of illiteracy is further promoted and People’s interest in education is further reduced.

Lack of Basic Facilities

Basic facilities like electricity, water, roads, etc. are less and incompletely available. The number of schools is less. which coin Their buildings are poor, dilapidated and inadequate, there is a shortage of teachers. Drinking water and electricity etc. are available in the schools This makes the environment of the school unpleasant, which leads to disinterest in school for the students. (Pout rate Dropout rate increases and illiteracy rate increases.

Tips to Remedy Illiteracy

Recommendations for the Eradication of Illiteracy Solving the problem of illiteracy is essential for national development and prosperity. To solve this serious problem.

Serious long-term implementation of the recommendations is essential

Increase in the number of primary schools the number of primary schools in rural and local communities should be increased so that a new generation Don’t miss out. Adequate building and furniture should be arranged for the schools so that the students can continue their studies happily.

 Free and Compulsory Education

Basic education should be universalized so that even the poorest students can benefit without any burden and there is appropriate legislation, basic education should also be declared as a vehicle so that illiteracy can be eradicated from the beginning.

Encouragement of Mosque Schools

Six is ​​the main social center. It can play an important role in the promotion of education and literacy. Imam Masjid can be achieved in the eradication of illiteracy by encouraging the basic education of children through adequate salary.

Promotion of Private Schools

Promotion of private education Reiki and the promotion of educational institutions by individuals and associations in the local communities should also be encouraged. In this way, the burden of education will be on the government and the problem of illiteracy will also be solved effectively to encourage brilliant students in basic educational institutions to give scholarships to them for the education of other students as well. Encouragement of intelligent students May interest flourish and literacy flourish.

 Discouraging Illiteracy

Illiteracy should be discouraged by making fun of illiterate people through films, dramas and media. Driving Snits And literacy should be made mandatory for menial jobs so that literacy can be promoted.

 Special Emphasis on Female Education

The promotion of female education is very important to remedy illiteracy, therefore maximum value for girls. Institutions should be established, but, if possible, mixed education should be implemented up to primary level, which will also cover the costs of establishing separate schools for boys and girls, and there will be less violence and fear of female teachers in the school environment. Dropout rate will be reduced and illiteracy will be eased.

Effective Promotion of Distance Education

Effective promotion of distance education Since radio and TV became common in modern times, these media have been used to promote basic education and adult education Can be done in style. From the same center, interesting educational programs have also been conducted in remote areas.