Literacy and Empowerment: An Indian Scenario.

Saini, Asha

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Publication Date: 2000

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Literacy and Empowerment: An Indian Scenario.

Saini, Asha

Childhood Education, v76 n6 p381-84 2000

Explores the place of education in Indian society and recent outreach programs in preliteracy and adult literacy. Looks at traditions both before and after the formation of the Republic of India, reviews two programs for encouraging literacy, and identifies future challenges for Indian education. (DLH)

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Emergent Literacy, Foreign Countries, Functional Literacy, Literacy Education, Outreach Programs, Program Descriptions

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: India

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