Strategies (chiefly compulsory schooling and literacy campaigns) for combatting illiteracy are compared, and differences between functional and traditional literacy are discussed. (LY)

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…

A short review of the development of adult education in Ceylon, from the introduction of Buddhism in the third century B. C. to the present time, with emphasis on twentieth century programs and achievements. (JB)

Cooperation between the state and the people is essential for the growth and development of the country. Purpose of adult education is to enable an adult, literate or not, to face challenges of life and to make meaningful adjustments with his environment. (Author/RB)

Reports the findings of a study, in India, of three ten-day programs providing formal training in scientific agriculture to farmers. (EB)

Lists the recommendations of a course in youth leadership offered by the Central Institute of Research and Training in Public Cooperation, New Delhi. Included are: factors that precipitate the malaise from which youth suffers; measures which organizations can take to maximize youth participation in their programs; and some of the activities which…

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)