New Delhi: Every year on September 8, since 1967, International Literacy Day has been observed to raise awareness about the significance of literacy as a matter of dignity and individual rights, as well as to promote the literacy agenda toward a more informed and sustainable society.
Every year, International Literacy Day is celebrated under a specific theme. This year, the theme of International Literacy Day is “Literacy for a human-centred recovery: Narrowing the digital divide.”
UNESCO declared 8 September as International Literacy Day in the year 1966. The first International Literacy Day was observed in the year 1967.
International Literacy Day plays an important role in reminding the international community of the importance of literacy for individuals, communities and societies. It also highlights the need for intensified efforts towards more literate societies.
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