Three participants at the Annual Convention of the Indian Adult Education Association presented their views on Indian adult education, national development, and future programs during radio interviews, transcribed in the article. (AG)

This working paper from the annual conference of the Indian Adult Education Association briefly describes the current state of adult education in India and outlines important steps that should be taken to make adult education an integral part of national development. (SK)

Fourteen delegates to the Annual Convention of the Indian Adult Education Association comment on the theme paper presented by M. V. Mathur, "Adult Education and National Development." (AG)

The reports cover the adult literary programs in Himachal Pradesh, the Madras Regional Council for Adult Education (AE), the AE institution Lik Shikshan Vibhag, the Bikaner AE Association, the Varanasi Council of literacy and AE, the AE department (extension) of Rajasthan, the Indore Workers Institute, and the Ministry of Education's Directorate…

Rural and agricultural extension, functional literacy education, preparation of agricultural experts, education of urban dwellers concerning agricultural matters, and other forms of adult education can contribute to modernization in India. (LY)

Adult education in rural areas has to be geared to the problems faced by farmers. This requires more emphasis on practical training in adult education programs. (Author/EC)

Three Indian adult education institutions present brief reports on their objectives, activities, and accomplishments: the Karnataka State Adult Education Council of Mysore, Gujurat Vidyapith of Ahmedabad, and the Bikaner Adult Education Association of Bikaner. (AJ)

Article describes the mostly unsuccessful results of a literacy class begun in a rural village in India. (MM)

The adult education movement in the Philippines consists of separate but interrelated programs of functional literacy promotion and continuing education which is focused on socio-economic and citizenship training. (Author/JB)

Literacy is not an end in itself; the real concern is that illiterate people do not have access to the knowledge and skills that can improve their situation. Literacy education should be tied to a process of economic development. (SK)

The role of adult education in India is viewed in the context of that country's political, economic, and social goals of development as the theme presentation of the Annual Convention of the Indian Adult Education Association. (AG)

Writing for adult neo-literates is not easy, but it can be done. The Authors show how neo-literates can and should be stimulated to learn. (MR)

The basic approach of the Fourth Five Year Plan in India is the creation of conditions necessary for a 5 percent growth in agriculture. The Cooperatives have made a real contribution in the improvement of agriculture and have now launched a member education program. (EB)