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Literacy Work, 1975
This article is a brief review of Satellite ATS-F and the part it could play over Asia this year, bringing learning to illiterate adults in Indian Villages and hamlets. A bibliography is included. (Author/JB)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Communications Satellites, Developing Nations
Parolkar, J. S. – Literacy Work, 1972
Study in India showed that functionally literate farmers produced higher crop yields. (SP)
Descriptors: Adult Farmer Education, Adult Literacy, Agricultural Production, Educational Background
Literacy Work, 1978
India's national adult education program is being planned to bring literacy to its 310 million adult illiterates. The first stage is projected to cover 100 million persons in the 15-35 age group by 1983-84. Problems include motivating institutions and individuals to participate and providing for adequate funding. (MF)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Developing Nations, Economically Disadvantaged
