"Literacy is a pre-requisite for the successful implementation of policies for economic and social development." Elucidate.

Literacy is the ability to read, write. It is very important for successful implementation and internalization of policies. In present times, it is pre-requisite for successful implementation of economic and social development policies.

Because literacy means ability to understand and fight for rights. Thus, it leads to awareness among people. Thus they understand the rationale behind policy, become capable of raising voice against any wrongdoing. Thus establishing a system of checks and balances.

It provides people with self-confidence to deal with officials and bureaucracy.

Education is important for smooth working of democracy. It helps in securing accountability of government and transparency. Right to information is result of this people's fight for transparency.

Literacy gives more success rate to employment schemes like MANREGA. Corruption is a reality in India. Literate people can end corruption effectively. Literacy also make people employable and skilled, thus more economic upliftment of society.

With India ushering into digital age, Literacy becomes more important because then adaptation becomes easy. Like National Agricultural Market is a revolutionary idea but require literate peasants to eliminate all intermediaries.

Education also lead to socialization, value transfer and building of character. This is required for civilization advancement.

Also education promotes social capital. Education makes understanding more profound and in a pluralist country like India, it is a necessity. It reduces social tensions, promoting collective conscience and solidarity.

It absolves of gender discrimination, caste discrimination etc.