Summary Educationists have been stressing need for measures in rural areas to better infrastructure
LAHORE (Dunya News) – World Literacy Day is being observed on Tuesday while education experts do not seem satisfied with Pakistan’s progress in the matter.
Pakistan maintains at least 79.21 percent literacy rate in urban areas while 48 percent in rural areas. In experts’ opinions, lack of suitable infrastructure for education seekers among rural population is basic reason behind low literacy rate.
Educationists have been stressing need for government’s steps in rural areas to better infrastructure.
On the other hand, suffering students said that lack of funds and facilities besides infrastructure is another issue.
Analysts have maintained a rather pessimistic view regarding government’s educational policies. They said that provision of education never has been among government’s priorities.
Separately, National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) will organize a walk today urging government to chalk out better policies to increase literacy rate among the people. The demonstration will be held in collaboration of United Nations Educational, Scientist and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The ministry for federal education and professional training will supervise the cause-walk.
