International Literacy Day

International Literacy Day is celebrated annually on Sept 8. This year, the event will be held in Mexico on Sept 8 and 9, 2026. It will bring to discussion the progress in literacy policies

From global challenges to local progress, International Literacy Day 2025 underscores the power of literacy in advancing human rights and equality

On September 8, the celebration of International Literacy Day emphasises the significance of literacy and education for personal growth and social progress. UNESCO first observed this day in 1967

KISS became the fifth recipient from India and the only one in Odisha till date to receive the recognition

Mukherjee said though much progress has been made, still the country has a substantial number of illiterate population of the world