The overall literacy rate of girls has reached 78 per cent while for boys, the rate is 68 percent

As Jammu and Kashmir moves on the fast track towards greater development, female literacy is also showing an upward trend.

According to a survey carried out recently, the Union Territory (UT) holds the record of the highest Muslim female literacy rate in the country.

The survey conducted by the J&K State Council for Educational Research and Training shows that the female literacy rate in the Union Territory has seen an upsurge during the last seven years, both in rural and urban areas.

"Girls from Jammu and Kashmir are at par with their counterparts in other states of the country and we are seeing that the education system is getting better with every passing day," Ghulam Nabi Sofi, an educationist remarked.

The survey also states that during the last seven years, around one million Muslim female students have received higher education by enrolling in different courses at various colleges and universities of the UT.

"There is no disparity or gender segregation when it comes to impart the education in Jammu and Kashmir. Girls and boys get equal attention from their parents," said Irfan Hussain, a researcher in education.

As such, the literacy rate of girls here has reached 78 while the literacy rate of boys is 68 percent.

The girls living in far-flung areas also desire to get educated but lag behind due to certain reasons like impoverished condition, socio-economic milieu etc, Hussain states.

Though education sector is one of the most badly affected sectors in the J&K due to conflict, the government is leaving no stone unturned to make amends. Post abrogation of Article 370, many changes have been brought on this front.

Last year on Women's Day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the launch of Super 75 scholarship scheme to support the education of meritorious girls from poor families, so that they can excel in streams like medicine, engineering, ITI (Industrial training institutes) and humanity and contribute to nation building.

The administration has also introduced many scholarship programs and the UT government's initiatives like Hausla, Tejaswini, Umeed, LG Super 75, Parvaz and Mumkin are some of the major steps taken in the direction of women empowerment and bridging the gender gap.

According to an official statement, Rs 200 crore had been allocated last year to the colleges for skill development so that young professionals can be trained in the cutting edge Industry 4.0 technology like artificial intelligence, internet of things, 3D, data analysis, robotics, and all other subjects.

Today, the literacy rate of women in Jammu and Kashmir is increasing which is considered to a step towards development. Times are changing so is the attitude towards girl education.

Soon we would see women representing themselves in every field which has began already, Sofi added.

Attachments areaAs Jammu and Kashmir moves on the fast track towards greater development, female literacy is also showing an upward trend.

According to a survey carried out recently, the Union Territory (UT) holds the record of the highest Muslim female literacy rate in the country.

The survey conducted by the J&K State Council for Educational Research and Training shows that the female literacy rate in the Union Territory has seen an upsurge during the last seven years, both in rural and urban areas.

"Girls from Jammu and Kashmir are at par with their counterparts in other states of the country and we are seeing that the education system is getting better with every passing day," Ghulam Nabi Sofi, an educationist remarked.

The survey also states that during the last seven years, around one million Muslim female students have received higher education by enrolling in different courses at various colleges and universities of the UT.

"There is no disparity or gender segregation when it comes to impart the education in Jammu and Kashmir. Girls and boys get equal attention from their parents," said Irfan Hussain, a researcher in education.

As such, the literacy rate of girls here has reached 78 while the literacy rate of boys is 68 percent.

The girls living in far-flung areas also desire to get educated but lag behind due to certain reasons like impoverished condition, socio-economic milieu etc, Hussain states.

Though education sector is one of the most badly affected sectors in the J&K due to conflict, the government is leaving no stone unturned to make amends. Post abrogation of Article 370, many changes have been brought on this front.

Last year on Women's Day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the launch of Super 75 scholarship scheme to support the education of meritorious girls from poor families, so that they can excel in streams like medicine, engineering, ITI (Industrial training institutes) and humanity and contribute to nation building.

The administration has also introduced many scholarship programs and the UT government's initiatives like Hausla, Tejaswini, Umeed, LG Super 75, Parvaz and Mumkin are some of the major steps taken in the direction of women empowerment and bridging the gender gap.

According to an official statement, Rs 200 crore had been allocated last year to the colleges for skill development so that young professionals can be trained in the cutting edge Industry 4.0 technology like artificial intelligence, internet of things, 3D, data analysis, robotics, and all other subjects.

Today, the literacy rate of women in Jammu and Kashmir is increasing which is considered to a step towards development. Times are changing so is the attitude towards girl education.

Soon we would see women representing themselves in every field which has began already, Sofi added.