(iii) Planning and Statistics (a) State-wise and year-wise phasing of targets for the age-group 15-35 was done so as to cover the entire illiterate population in 15-35 age-group by 1990 as envisaged in the new 20-Point Programme.
(b) High-level Committee on Collection of Educational Statistics was provided professional assistance relating to the programme.
(iv) Visual materials for dissemination
of information -A chart on percentage of literates to total population (Statewise position on Map of India)-1981.
-A chart on Districts having literacy rate above and below the national average of 1981.
-A chart on Growth of literacy during 1961 and 1981.
-A chart on Growth of total population and literate population (1901-1981).
-A folder on Evaluation in Hindi and English for demystifying the concept of evaluation.
Regional Conferences of Educational
Secretaries During the year, the Union Education Secretary held a series of Regional Conferences with the Education Secretaries/Directors of Public Instruction of the States/Union Territories in order to ensure effective implementation of the various schemes including Adult Education. Notes on specific issues, statistical abstracts and detailed profiles of the programme in operation in the States/Union Territories of the region concerned were prepared.
Appraisal Studies Evaluation Reports received from the Institutes identified for evaluation of the programme in Bihar, Gujarat, Orissa, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu were studied and follow-up action was taken in the meetings held by the Directorate of Adult Education with the evaluators, the evaluated agencies, State Governments, and State Resource Centre nominees and others.
Research Studies Two research proposals approved under the scheme--`Research in Adult Education' were assisted financially and steps were taken to ensure their progress. Two more studies were approved this year for financial assis-
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tance. Negotiations are continuing with the institutions undertaking these studies for release of funds. Other proposals are being examined.
Publication and use of Mass Media (i) Shri Rajeev Gandhi, M.P., formally released three books Published by the Directorate and prepared in collaboration with the Nehru Yuvak Kendra, Dehradun for use of neo-literates of Garhwal region;
- Jago Jago Dhoom Machae Do (A book of poems in Garhwali)
- Raibar (A book of prose in Garhwali)
- Ek Ped Dus Putra Saman (A booklet on use of trees in Hindi).
(ii) The Directorate published the following materials
(a) Follow-up materials
- Swasthya Suvidhaen Aap Ke Darwaja Per (A booklet on primary health care in Hindi)
- Ek Nayi Jankari (A booklet on prevention of Lathyrism in Hindi)
- A set of Flash-cards on Eye-care in Hindi and English
- A folder on Nutrition in Hindi and English
(b) Reference materials
- Adult Education in India-A Bibliography in English
- Annotated Catalogue of Prize-winning books in Hindi under the National Prize Competition Scheme for literature for neo- literates, 1976-81 in Hindi
- Annotated Catalogue of Prize-winning books in Urdu under the National Prize Competition Scheme for literature for Neo- literates, 1960-80 in Urdu
- Catalogue of Directorate of Adult Education Publications in English
- How to Write Primers for Adults in English
- Resource Support to Adult Education Programme in India in English
- A Folder on Directorate of Adult Education in English
(c) Publicity materials
- A set of Cartoon Posters titled Dewar Ke Us Paar in Hindi
- A poster titled Literacy Helps Individual and the Nation in Hindi and English
- A poster titled Progress through Adult Education in Hindi and English.
(d) Newsletter
A bi-monthly periodical Directorate of Adult Education NEWSLETTER was brought out regularly.
(iii) Radio Spots
With the objective of motivating adult learners a radio spot of 30 seconds duration was broadcast over the All India Radio Network in different languages/dialects of the country from July, 1982.
(iv) Film on Non-formal Education for Workers
A two-reeler colour film in 16 mm on Non- formal Education for Workers through Shramik Vidyapeeths was produced. It is aimed at stimu- lating the employers and trade union organisations etc. for providing on the job and in-service training, opportunities to all workers.
National Prize Competition Scheme for Literature
for Neo-Literates The 23rd National Prize Competition for producing literature for Neoliterates was organised this year. In all 65 manuscripts in fourteen regional languages including Hindi were awarded prizes. 40 prize-winning
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manuscripts related to topics on general education and 25 others to those on family welfare. Announcement for holding 24th National Prize Competition was made and entries received for the competition are being processed.
Visit by the Members of the Committee of
Parliament on Official Language A team of five Members of Parliament belonging to the Sansadiya Rajbhasha Samiti (Committee of Parliament on official Languages) visited the Directorate on December 8, 1982. The Committee was appraised of the progress in the use of Hindi in the official work of the Directorate. The Committee was satisfied with the work being done in the Directorate and offered suggestions for improvement.
International Collaborations
(a) Visits abroad (i) One of the Joint Directors participated as a Resource Person in the Planning and Development meeting of English-speaking African countries in Berlin from October 18 to 22. 1982. The main purpose of the meeting was to identify the training needs of different African countries. He also participated as a Resource Person in the International Conference and general meeting of the ICAE in Paris where the Udaipur declaration passed earlier this year for eliminating illiteracy from the world by 2000 A.D. was endorsed.
(ii) On an invitation from Unesco Institute for Education, Hamburg to participate in the Exploratory Study on Monitoring and Evaluation of Literacy Programmes, a Deputy Director was deputed for the Planning Meeting organised in October, 1982. During the meeting, guidelines for preparing the National Case Study were evolved.
(iii) In the Unesco sponsored programme of Study/Orientation on production and use of educational media for adult education, a Deputy Director was attached to the Asia Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development at Kuala Lampur (Malaysia) for a period of 3 weeks in September- October,1982.
(b) Unicef assisted project Under the UNICEF assisted project on Non- formal Education for Women and Girls concerning Mothers and Child Care, 20 institutions including the State Resource Centres are being provided equipment and paper for production of materials. Supply of materials is to be undertaken through State Governments, to 3857 Child Care Centres Attached to adult education centres for women. 11 Projects for developing visual materials on various topics have been approved for financial assistance.
(c) Visitors from abroad - A three-member Chinese Educators delegation visited India to study adult/non- formal education programme.
- A five-Unesco-fellows team from Afghanistan visited India to study adult/non- formal education programme.
- Mr. Peter M. King, Educational Media Consultant, Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development, Kuala Lumpur, Mala- ysia visited Directorate to discuss his experiences on the use of media for adult/non- formal education programme.
- A three-member high level delegation from the Office of the President and Cabinet, Department of Community Services and Ministry of Education, Government of Malawi visited India to study adult/non-formal education, rural development and rural housing programme in India.
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