Literacy level among the better
half of the Indian population is appallingly low compared to most developing
nations across the world, especially in the rural regions. Authorities at BDMI, one of the best CBSE
schools in Kolkata, believes that for a country like India to progress
it is imperative that the girl child’s education should be encouraged. They
strongly support the various government schemes that have been brought up to
increase the women’s literacy rate in India at a rapid pace. There are several
advantages to woman’s education about which most people are not aware of in
India. Some of them are stated below-
1. Social development
Woman education will help to solve many issues faced by society. In 1968 the Kothari commission recommended that education should be a tool for India’s social development. By pacing woman education India can achieve the goal of social development.
2. Gender equality
Woman is part of unprivileged section of society. Education will help to close a gender gap in society. Co-education institutes will create the mind-set among the male population to give respect to the female at a very early age.
3. Economic productivity
It will bring economic gains not only to woman but will also raise GDP of a nation
4. Infant mortality reduction
A literate woman has far better chances of making better decisions when it comes to her family's health. Studies have shown that increased literacy among woman will bring down infant mortality rate.
5. Improved living standard
Education will improve chances of employment for a women. A well educated woman has more chances of getting better employment and better standard of living.
5. Inclusive societal growth
As a developing nation India strives for achieving excellent growth target in each & every sector for the entire society and education is definitely a way to achieve this goal.
Woman empowerment
Education is powerful tool for woman emancipation and empowerment. For long woman has been deprived of her rights. By educating herself she can achieve a place in society.
Pillar of democracy
History of various countries have shown us that education will create awareness among the woman folk which will cause increased participation in politics & government of the country which will ultimately lead to strengthening of democratic system. With awareness & education, they could secure their rights through mobilization.

