SDG 4: Quality Education | SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Institution: Ministry of Education | NITI Aayog
The global celebration of International Literacy Day (ILD) 2025βbringing together governments, multilateral bodies, civil society, educators, and learners will examine both the potential and risks of digitalization for literacy. For India, this aligns closely with the National Education Policy (NEP-2020) and ongoing digital education initiatives, raising critical questions on access, equity, and inclusion.
Hosted at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on September 8th, 2025, the event will feature high-level panels, technical sessions, and the UNESCO International Literacy Prize awards. Discussions will centre on strengthening lifelong learning ecosystems, designing digitally inclusive literacy programmes, and envisioning the futures of literacy in a world increasingly shaped by digital technologies. Stakeholders from across regions, including ministries of education from Chad, Nepal, Senegal, Portugal, and Morocco, will share practices on integrating digital tools into literacy while addressing equity, privacy, and cultural diversity.
Relevant question for policy stakeholders: How can India embed digital-era literacy strategies into NEP-2020 implementation, ensuring equitable access to digital tools while safeguarding inclusion across languages, regions, and socio-economic groups?
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https://articles.unesco.org/sites/default/files/medias/fichiers/2025/09/ild-2025-global-event-en_0.pdf