NEED AND IMPORTANCE OF POST LITERACY PROGRAMME: A STUDY IN THE EASTERN AND WESTERN DISTRICTS OF THE STATE OF ODISHA

Education is life and life is education. Education is very much necessary for making the citizens alert and capable of discharging their duties and responsibilities efficiently and wisely. Education is necessary not only for enabling man to participate in the affairs of the society and the government but also to save mankind from destruction and extinction. Many of us have realised the devastating effects of the second world war. A third such war will result in total extinction of human race. The need of the hour is understanding and international understanding, mutual love and respect for each other's well being which can be developed through education. In the year 1946, the International Community charged UNESCO with the responsibility of promotion throughout the world due to its vital importance to the individual and social well-being. The United Nations proclaimed universal declaration of human rights. Article 45 of the Indian Constitution says that, the state shall endeavour to provide, “Universal, free and compulsory education to all children upto the age of 14 years within 10 years from the date of adoption of the constitution. The Education Commission (1964-66) holds that education is the powerful instrument which can bring changes in the society.