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Human Capital Formation In India
Write a short note on the educational achievement (attainment) in India.
Educational achievements in India:
Generally educational achievements in a country are indicated in terms of adult literacy level, primary education competition rate and youth literacy rate.
1. Adult literacy rate : Adults include people aged 15+. In 1990, adult male literacy rate and adult female literacy rates were 61.9% and 37.9% respectively. They rise to 68.4% and 45.4% respectively in 2000.
2. Primary completion rate : Male primary completion rate grew from 78% to 85% during the ten years (It was 78% and 85% in 1990 and 2000 respectively). As far as female literacy poverty completion rate is concerned it rose from 61% in 1990 to 69% in 2000.
3. Youth Literacy Rate : Youth includes people aged 15+ to 24 years. The male youth literacy rate and the female youth literacy rate were 76.6% and 54.2% in 1990. They rise to 79.7% and 64.8% in 2000.
Educational Achievement in India
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S. No. |
Particulars |
1990 |
2000 |
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Adult literacy rate (Percent of people aged 15 + 1) (a) Male (b) Female Primary Completion rate (Percent of relevant age - group) (a) Male (b) Female Youth Literacy rate (Percent of people aged 15 + 24) (a) Male (b) Female |
61.9 37.9 78 61 76.6 54.2 |
68.4 45.4 85 69 79.7 64.8 |
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