Adult Literacy Programme Succeeds
Under the National Social Service Scheme, students of "The General English High School" organized an adult literacy programme in Dharavi. This programme was sponsored by the Youth Club of Dharavi and the local MLA, Miss Varsha. The programme was a great success. It was attended by forty people, out of which ten were women. The classes were conducted in the school hall.
Funds for the books were raised by young volunteers through door-to-door collection. Initially, volunteers guided the local people on the importance of the adult literacy training camp. The local people showed a willingness to learn to read and write. The educated people of the village did a superb job of teaching the villagers to read and write. The blackboard was provided by the MLA, Miss Varsha. The people expressed their satisfaction with the programme. They shared that this programme had brought a new life to them.
Glossary of Terms
- Adult Literacy Programme
- A course or plan designed to teach adults essential reading, writing, and numeracy skills.
- MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly)
- An elected representative who is part of a state government's legislative body in India, responsible for creating and passing laws.
- National Social Service Scheme (NSS)
- An Indian government public service program that encourages students to participate in community service and social welfare activities.
- Sponsored
- To support an event, activity, or person financially or through the provision of products or services.
- Volunteers
- Individuals who willingly give their time to work for an organization or cause without payment.