Summary
Gender gaps are narrowing, with female literacy increasing from 8.9% to 65.5% between 1951 and 2011.
Urban areas show higher literacy levels than rural areas, yet both regions have seen substantial gains.
Government initiatives such as Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society and National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy aim to achieve universal foundational skills.
Continued focus on reducing regional and gender disparities is essential for reaching full literacy.