The survey throws light on the enrolment and basic learning abilities of young students across the country. Reading deficitThe report indicated that 28% of the youth surveyed in the district could not understand three out of four instructions given to them. Even across the country, 42% of the youth could not identify their States, the report revealed. With regard to daily tasks, nearly 33% of the youth surveyed, most of whom were above Class IX or X, were unable to tell time and nearly 54% of them were unable to calculate time as well. Literacy levels of familyThe survey also indicated that only 11% of the mothers and 15% of the fathers of the youth surveyed had passed Class X.

Source: The Hindu January 16, 2018 19:39 UTC