Education sector received a 25 percent increase in funds in this year’s Union Budget. Government allocated around Rs.45, 711 crore this fiscal (2010-2011) compared to last year allocation of Rs.36, 400 crore. This is to implement the Right to Education Act which aims to make primary education accessible to all children across the country. Right [...]

Literacy plays an important role to develop any country or society. Literacy can lead to health awareness and empower people to participate in the cultural and economic well being of the country. Though literacy has improved considerably after Independence, it still lags behind compared to other countries. National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) estimates that India [...]