SUFFiciENcy EcONOMy ANd GRASSROOtS DEvElOPMENt
SUFFiciENcy EcONOMy ANd GRASSROOtS DEvElOPMENt
SUFFiciENcy EcONOMy ANd GRASSROOtS DEvElOPMENt
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The Meaning of Sufficiency Economy <br />
International Conference<br />
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Literacy Level of the Groups<br />
An attempt has been made to classify the 18 groups into literate, functionally<br />
literate groups and illiterate groups. An illiterate group is defined as one where none<br />
of the members have received any sort of education. Functionally literate group is<br />
defined as one in which upto 50% of the members have received primary education.<br />
A literate group is defined as one where more than 50% of the members have<br />
received primary education.<br />
Table – 2 Literacy Level of the Groups<br />
Sl. No.<br />
Literate groups<br />
Functionally<br />
literate groups<br />
Illiterate groups<br />
Total<br />
1. 1 1 - 2<br />
2. - 2 - 2<br />
3. - 1 1 2<br />
4. - 1 1 2<br />
5. - 2 - 2<br />
6. - 1 1 2<br />
7 - 1 1 2<br />
8. - 1 1 2<br />
9. - 1 1 2<br />
1 11 6 18<br />
(5.56) (61.11%) (33.33) (100.00)<br />
Source: Field Survey.<br />
Note: Figures within parenthesis indicate percentage.<br />
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It is found that 1/3 of groups are totally illiterates. But many of the illiterate<br />
members have made impressive progress in developing basic literacy and numeracy<br />
after joining the group. It is revealed that 32.42% of the illiterates have learnt to sign<br />
and 37.40% of them put only thumb impression. Within one or two years, it is<br />
expected that no thumb impressions will be found in the registers. Problem of<br />
illiteracy exists certainly but it is not insurmountable. The simple numeracy skills<br />
which are necessary for record – keeping can be acquired during the period of the<br />
group development.
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