CURRENT CHALLENGES AND PROMOTION OF READING HABITS OF ADULT NEO-LITERATES IN TRIBAL AREAS

This study analyzes the current challenges in the tribal areas for implementing different interventions for tribal neo-literates on reading habits by govt. and different organizations. In the same time this study focuses on different ongoing challenges for promotion and proper implementation of these programmes in these areas. According to the thrust of the study three objectives were framed along with same number of research questions also many secondary sources are examined to provide justification of this topic. The main finding of the study like: The-investigator has identified some of the factors which may affect reading comprehension. They are - (i) reading attitude (ii) pupils* academic motivation (iii) test-anxiety (iv) socio-economic status (v) dependency/independency. Also it was found that Lack of reading readiness, Lack of academic motivation are responsible factor and current challenges within the tribal new-literates for reading. This study strongly suggests that adult learners can benefit from extensive and pleasure reading and that a well equipped library, easy access to books, and encouragement and time to read are all key factors in the development of reading habits.