Adult education refers to the practice of educating adults. It aims to enhance skills and knowledge. This form of education can improve career prospects. It also promotes personal development. Various programmes exist, including vocational training and literacy classes. Adult education plays a crucial role in lifelong learning. It supports social inclusion and community engagement. Overall, it contributes to individual and societal growth.
India’s ambition to achieve near-universal literacy by 2030 has run into a familiar governance challenge: uneven state participation. The Union government’s flagship adult literacy programme, ULLAS, has made...