The overall literacy rate in Odisha has increased by about 15 percent, between 2001 and 2011 from 63.1 percent to 72.9 percent. This increase is toughly the same as for all India and for states with comparable of literacy in 2001.
In Odisha, the adult literacy rate, is lower to:the total literacy rate, both in rural and urban areas. Further, the gender disparity in adult literacy rate is more pronounced in the rural areas than the urban areas.
Primary Education
Primary and upper primary education has been expanding in the state, especially in rural and backward areas. The State aims at providing primary schools within 1 km and upper primary schools within 3 km of habitations having population of more than 300 and 500 respectively.
Upper primary Education
There were only 286 upper primary schools with 1,483 teachers and 32,000 enrollment in the state in 1947-48. Due to sustained efforts of the Government, the number of upper primary schools/sections increased to 21,719 with 1,19,111 teachers by the end of 2019-20. The average teacher pupil ratio was 1:20 in 2019-20 was better than the national norm.
Mid-Day meal (MDM) scheme
In order to increase the enrollment, reducing the dropouts and improving the nutritional status of the children in the schools, the Mid-Day meal (MDM) program was introduced in the state in 1995.
Secondary Education
There were only 106 high Schools with 15000 enrollments in the state in 1947-48. By the end of 2016 there were 9,873 high schools including 8,634 Government and aided schools, 1,239 Government recognized High schools in the State.
Higher Secondary Education
There are 1,176 general colleges, including 50 Government colleges, providing higher secondary level education. The council of higher secondary education, Odisha, regulates higher secondary education.
Vocational Education
Vocational education is being provided at +2 level in 231 Government vocational junior colleges in 20 different vocational courses with a view to produce semi-skilled personnel and to prepare students for self-reliance and gainful employment.
Higher Education
Higher education in Odisha "comprises" of degree and post graduate level education, including M. Phil and pH. D course. In 1947, there are only 12 college in Odisha with an enrollment of 4,104 students.
Technical Education
The industrial policy of the state envisages a series of measures to improve technical education and enhance the quality of technical manpower. Technical education is imparted through engineering colleges, engineering schools, polytechnics, industrial training institutes, industrial training centers and vocational educational institutions and Universities.
Mass Education
"Sakha Bharat", a centrally sponsored scheme, has been launched in September 2009 by Government of India as a new variant to national literacy mission. It aims at imparting functional literacy to non literates aged 15 years and above. In Odisha, 19 low female literacy districts were identified under this program in 2009-10. In the first phase, the program is being started In 820 GPS covered in 44 blocks. The ministry of human resources development has redesigned NLM to inculcate new enthusiasm into it. In the second phase, it covers 16 districts. Block and district level.
Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, morals, beliefs, habits, and personal development.
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