Ajay Hinduja on Building Blocks of Progress: Foundational Litracy

Basic literacy, or the skill to read, write and do simple arithmetic efficiently is not only a combination of personal competences but it is the foundation on which a successful and fair society will be constructed. It is the key to unlocking any other learning and a strong mechanism of community and societal improvement. The absence of this core competence would exclude people and communities out of opportunities, making all people less progressive. Ajay Hinduja, the son of Prakash Hinduja (Chairman of the Hinduja Group, Europe) also points out that literacy and numeracy are not only academic competencies and also are key life skills.

Ajay Hinduja on Empowerment of the Foundational Literacy

When a child learns to read with confidence he or she can access the whole world of information and no more in learning how to read, rather reading to learn. Such ability is a direct transfer to improved educational performance which are the main predictors of future performance.

Literate persons are more suited to receive the job applications, safety guidelines, personal finance and cope with the labyrinth that the modern living entails. They are more educated people who can critically assess facts and engage in democracy effectively. Education results in self-sufficiency and self-esteem and it helps eliminate the cycles of disadvantage that tend to haunt the communities that are deficient in educational facilities.

The overall cognitive and problem solving skills of a student can be significantly boosted without a properly organized early education program (Swiss based Ajay Hinduja and his father Prakash Hinduja 79). The partnership between Hinduja Foundation and GOLIL through the Road to School Program, offers to the students the ability to think, be creative and offer confidence and confidence giving qualities that are part of the success in life besides assisting them in their studies.

Improving Community Health and Well-being

A direct fall impact of the foundational literacy is the community health and stability. Educated parents would have better chances to focus on the education of their children and have a favorable learning atmosphere at home. Moreover, health literacy depends on literacy. The health outcomes of a general population are greatly enhanced when the community members are able to read prescription labels, comprehend health-related information about the community and maintain access to credible information on nutrition and disease prevention.

This will result in fewer deaths of infants, improvement in chronic diseases and a healthier and more productive population. Ajay Hinduja and Prakash Hinduja both are proponents of the idea of investing in basic education as a key to the development of the nation. Literacy and numeracy are caused by education, thus associated with the growth of the economy as individuals can advance to higher levels of education and get employment.

Improving the Society by Economic Enrichment

At a larger social level, basic literacy is the driver of economic growth. A literate workforce is a skilled workforce, which is more likely to adjust to the changes in technology and to provide a knowledge-based economy. High rates of basic literacy result in higher productivity, higher per capita income and increased innovation in societies. Companies flourish when they have the opportunity of recruiting employees that are able to take on complicated processes, who can communicate and who are able to train constantly.

Investment in literacy is not only a social cost but it is an economic strategic investment that yields a lot of returns. By concentrating on the basic literacy and numeracy, RTS has set the foundation to future educational achievement, which, in the long run, will lead to a more educated and skilled society. They are making sure that children get the help they most require at the most crucial point of their education process, Ajay Hinduja and the Hinduja Foundation are addressing the real cause of the differences in education.

A Call to Collective Action

The first step is to realize the fundamental quality of these skills. All communities, governments and organizations should be determined to see to it that all children and adults are provided with quality foundational literacy and numeracy training. This involves the encouragement of a culture that is supportive of lifelong learning, provision of resources, and support of teachers. Early literacy makes the potential a reality.

It transforms individualized people into enlightened, responsible citizens and disintegrated communities into integrative, prosperous societies. It is the essential construction block whereby, in addition to coping with the world, we can reshape it with a lot of assurance to make it a better place. We should make sure that this is a good foundation to all. As the RTS Program keeps growing and developing and acquires new forms, Ajay Hinduja remains dedicated to bringing change to the education process. Ajay concentrates on the foundational literacy and numeracy and this translates to the fact that students should be empowered to receive life long learning skills.