IS THIS LITERACY WE ARE BOASTING ABOUT?
In India, we have our own standards to measure literacy. States are vying with each other to reach on top in paper. Since long the state of Kerala is on top with about 90% literacy.
The parameter for literacy now is, one should know to read and write ones own name. To start with it is good, but this standard should not remain for ever. This is LKG standard. We must review this every two years and raise this to the next level. In our case it is UKG. Next levels should be Class I, II, III and so on. We must have a minimum target of Plus II. If we can progressively achieve this, the next generation can call themselves literates.
The parameter for literacy now is, one should know to read and write ones own name. To start with it is good, but this standard should not remain for ever. This is LKG standard. We must review this every two years and raise this to the next level. In our case it is UKG. Next levels should be Class I, II, III and so on. We must have a minimum target of Plus II. If we can progressively achieve this, the next generation can call themselves literates.
What we are doing is not acquisition of knowledge but show pieces to decorate ourselves. Let us get out of this mythical concept. Literacy should be recognition, understanding, knowledge and wisdom. Without these there is no meaning in proclaiming that we are the most literates in the country.
KV George
KV George
kvgeorgein@gmail.com
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