Muslim Literacy Rate Sees 9.4% Increase in a Decade
The literacy rate among Muslims in India has shown a significant improvement over the years. As per the Census 2011 data, the literacy rate among Muslims aged 7 years and above rose to 68.5%, marking an increase of 9.4 percentage points from 59.1% in Census 2001. However, this figure remained lower than the all-India literacy rate of 73.0% in 2011. The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24 further highlights an improvement, showing the Muslim literacy rate at 79.5%, compared to 80.9% for all religious communities.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs plays a crucial role in improving the educational and socio-economic conditions of six notified minority communities, including Muslims. The government has implemented several schemes focused on educational empowerment, economic development, and infrastructure enhancement to uplift these communities.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs has adopted a multi-pronged strategy to enhance education and socio-economic conditions,
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Muslim Literacy Rate Sees 9.4% Increase in a Decade |
| Parameter | Details |
| Muslim Literacy Rate (Census 2001) | 59.1% |
| Muslim Literacy Rate (Census 2011) | 68.5% (+9.4 percentage points) |
| Muslim Literacy Rate (PLFS 2023-24) | 79.5% |
| All-India Literacy Rate (Census 2011) | 73.0% |
| All-India Literacy Rate (PLFS 2023-24) | 80.9% |
| Key Government Initiatives | Scholarships, Maulana Azad Fellowship, PMJVK, Skill Development |
| Focus Areas | Educational empowerment, infrastructure development, economic support |
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