International Literacy Day: Odisha CM Reiterates Commitment to Address Literacy Challenges

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International Literacy Day: Odisha CM Reiterates Commitment to Address Literacy Challenges

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has reiterated his government’s commitment to address literacy challenges and embrace linguistic diversity in education to make people empowered.

On the occasion of International Literacy Day today, Naveen highlighted the role of education in enlightening human mind and broadening their horizon.

“Education enlightens human mind and broadens our horizon. On International Literacy Day, we reiterate our commitment to address literacy challenges and embrace linguistic diversity in education to make people empowered”, Naveen tweeted.

International Literacy Day is observed on September 8 to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.

8 September was declared International Literacy Day by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at 14th session of UNESCO’s General conference.

International Literacy Day 2019 will focus on ‘Literacy and Multilingualism.’ Despite progress made, literacy challenges persist, distributed unevenly across countries and populations.

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