Case Study Analysis: Room to Read Literacy Program in India

Abstract

This article discusses India’s Room to Read literacy program, an initiative established by the nonprofit organization Room to Read to improve literacy levels in India. The article first discusses the literacy situation in India and the challenges it faces. Next, the article describes the three stages of development of the Room to Read literacy program in India and its impact and analyzes the program’s strengths and weaknesses. Finally, the article analyzes the program from two theoretical perspectives—human capital theory and human rights theory. Overall, the article demonstrates the importance of literacy and the need for effective programs to improve literacy levels in low-income countries like India.