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Social Science · 2023 · 3 marks
CBSE 2023 · Region 2 · Set 1 · Q27
Suggest three steps to enhance the literacy rate among women in India. $\displaystyle 3 \times 1=3$
Marking-scheme solution
(i) Government should initiate literacy enhancing programmes for urban as well as grass root level.
(ii) Counselling sessions for parents and society for the promotion of enrolment and education.
(iii) Increase literacy campaigns to educate the girl child by enrolling them in formal schools.
(iv) Initiating educative programs and propaganda to break down traditional prejudices, against girl’s education.
(v) Granting concession in the form of scholarships to poor and meritorious girl students.
(vi) Effective enforcement of compulsory education of girls.
(vii) Providing other convenience and incentive. Such as adjustment of school timings, free mid-day meals, free medical and health facilities etc.
(viii) Develop an environment where women could demand information.
(ix) Inculcate the confidence in women.
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