SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS OF LITERACY IN PUNJAB WITH REFERENCE TO EDUCATION FOR ALL (EFA)

Abstract

The study aimed at situational analysis of EFA in Punjab with particular reference to its fourth goal with its prescribed indicators and targets set by the world forum. Assessing the achievement and improvement in levels of adult literacy is fourth goal of EFA. The documents related to literacy showing the relevant data from the sources: National Education Management Information System (NEMIS); Academy of Educational Planning and Management (AEPAM); Provincial Education Management Information System (PEMIS); Provincial Educational Assessment System (PEAS); National Educational Assessment System (NEAS); Program Monitoring and Implementation Unit (PMIU); Education Management Information System (EMIS) and National Institute of Population Studies (NIPS) were considered for this study. A little attention is being paid to literacy. Dismal targets of Education For All have been achieved and if this pace continued, current literacy growth cannot achieve set targets for 2015. A lot of attention and political will is needed to stream line the process and it requires strong leadership at every step. More investments are needed to generate best return and to make society knowledge base and economically sustainable.