Jambi illiteracy estimated at 53,000
Jambi illiteracy estimated at 53,000
JAMBI, Jambi: Jambi province has seen development over the past
30 years, but some 53,000 of its 2.6 million population remain
illiterate.
According to official data, the 53,000 live in remote areas of
the province.
To address the literacy problem, the Jambi government plans to
prioritize the establishment of new schools in the concerned
areas, said Governor Zulkifli Nurdin.
The Jambi government has allocated some Rp 27.11 billion (US$3
million) toward education this year, said Zulkifli. -- JP
JAMBI, Jambi: Jambi province has seen development over the past
30 years, but some 53,000 of its 2.6 million population remain
illiterate.
According to official data, the 53,000 live in remote areas of
the province.
To address the literacy problem, the Jambi government plans to
prioritize the establishment of new schools in the concerned
areas, said Governor Zulkifli Nurdin.
The Jambi government has allocated some Rp 27.11 billion (US$3
million) toward education this year, said Zulkifli. -- JP