Research indicates an interest in family planning materials among new literates. (Author/EB)

Gives a background on the various adult/non-formal education programs drawn up since Indian independence, and discusses the needs, aspirations, and problems supported by facts and figures. (Editor)

Reviews literacy campaigns, continuing education, and other programs for adults in China, Vietnam, and the U.S.S.R. (SK)

Apathy, indifference, and neglect has characterized adult education for women in India. The National Adult Education Programme must focus attention and funding on women if the extremely low percentage of female literacy is to be improved. (SK)

Results of post-election questionnaires and personal interviews with illiterate voters; data is tabulated. (SP)

Posits that adult education programing must change functionally if it is to be effective. There is an over-emphasis on textbook teaching which impedes adult education. (JOW)

Project's goal is to teach illiterates and also to offer agricultural and health advice, provide training and practical demonstrations on all community needs. (DS)

Describes the present needs in adult literacy education, including the coat of a national literacy program. (SP)

The study of the Functional Literacy Program in India encountered problems of opposition to evaluation, inappropriate respondents, and difficulties in contacting participants, which point to changes that should be made in the evaluation methods. (SK)

The author has a new approach in teaching adult literacy. He states adult literacy is the ability to learn through written communication." Students should be treated as adults not kindergarten children. (MR)