Telangana Struggles With Deep Literacy Paradox

The Periodic Labour Force Survey 2025 reveals that Telangana’s literacy rate for individuals aged seven and above stands at 74.6 percent. This figure trails significantly behind the national average of 81.1 percent, highlighting a glaring educational paradox where many students spend years in classrooms yet struggle to master basic reading skills, prompting urgent concerns among education experts regarding foundational learning quality.