It is very important to be literate for life development. Literacy takes our desires and aspirations skyward. Literacy expands the range of our thinking. The present time has become full of dynamic life and technology. In this time, it is very important for every person to be literate to keep pace with the world.
Literacy is the basic need of every country. One can move forward on the path of progress only when a person is literate. “Literacy permeates all walks of life,” says Dyer.
It is essential for every individual to be literate for informed decision making, personal empowerment and community engagement. The self-image of a country is always based on the quantity, quality and extent of education of its total population. It is also an indicator of economic and social progress.
Literacy gives rise to our free thinking. People cannot help their children without literacy skills. Literacy is important for economic development as well as individual and community well-being. Our economy is enhanced when learners have high literacy levels.
Becoming literate greatly improves economic opportunities. Self-esteem and empowerment increases. Provides measurable benefits for health and safety and strengthens one’s relationships and civic engagement. Literate parents are the key to a child’s success in school and life.
Literacy is an important instrument of power in India. Women who are literate can produce a generation of literate children. This generation will add skilled workforce to the country and India will be recognized among the developing countries of the world.