Opinion of Adult Learners about Adult Education Programme

The focus of this study is to understand learner’s active participation in terms of economic and political factors as part of the Saakshar Bharat Mission Programme in Manipur. It examines how participation in the adult education programme increases the economic factors of the learner and as a result increases their involvement in political decisions. The study adopted a descriptive survey method. A total of 45 learners (22 young age adult learners and 23 older age adult learners) from Kakching block of Thoubal district, Manipur were selected. From the result analysis, it can be concluded that participation in the adult education programme of Saakshar Bharat Mission has improved their earnings and savings. It ensured their involvement in political decisions, social development of the local community and overall health of the society.