Effects Of Illiteracy On Economy Of Pakistan

1


























Effects Of Illiteracy On Economy Of Pakistan

2



Effects of I lliteracy 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 cant even write their names.
Generally, the degree of matriculation classifies a person as literate. Pakistans
illiteracy rate is 42% according to latest survey in June, 2012. In our
surrounding region, Pakistans literacy rate is a little better than Nepal and
Bangladesh, which have illiteracy rates of 49 and 52 percent respectively. Other
likes 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 years 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 were
literate 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%


Effects Of Illiteracy On Economy Of Pakistan

3



INTERNATIONAL LITERACY
DAY:
Started on 8
th
September 1996
now celebrated every year.
MEANING OF ILLITERACY:

The people who are unable to read and write.
DEFINITION:
A person who is unable to sign and unable to read and write, I n simple
sentences is called illiterate.
QUOTE ABOUT ILLITERACY:
There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not
reading them.
(J oseph 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%
Effects Of Illiteracy On Economy Of Pakistan

4


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 dont 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.




Effects Of Illiteracy On Economy Of Pakistan

5


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


















Effects Of Illiteracy On Economy Of Pakistan

6


EFFECTS:
Illiteracy effects on Pakistan economys main issues are:
1. Poverty: 27%
If there are people who dont even able to read n write a single word
obviously they dont 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.
Effects Of Illiteracy On Economy Of Pakistan

7


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:




Effects Of Illiteracy On Economy Of Pakistan

8





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. Teachers Status and Recruitment of Female Teachers:
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.
Effects Of Illiteracy On Economy Of Pakistan

9


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 :