Rotary India Literacy Mission (RILM) – Adult Literacy Programme by DMKK
Lighting the Lamp of Literacy Across Rural Bengal
Dantan Manav Kalyan Kendra (DMKK), in collaboration with the Rotary India Literacy Mission (RILM), is implementing a large-scale Adult Literacy Programme aimed at eradicating illiteracy among adults in remote and underserved regions of West Bengal.
Launched in September 2024, this initiative is driven by the belief that literacy is the first step toward empowerment, especially for women, elderly citizens, and marginalized communities. The programme helps learners gain confidence, access opportunities, and actively participate in society.
Programme Objectives
Provide basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills to adult learners.
Promote financial literacy for daily transactions and independence.
Empower women through education and self-help group (SHG) readiness.
Foster digital inclusion by introducing mobile and online literacy.
Raise awareness on health, hygiene, social issues, and citizen rights.
Encourage lifelong learning in rural households.
Programme Implementation
Batch-1
Start Date: 14th September 2024
Centers: 30 Vidya Centers
Akshar Sathis (Educators): 30
Adult Learners: 1,200
Duration: 90–100 days
Batch-2
Start Date: 12th December 2024
Centers: 30 Vidya Centers
Akshar Sathis: 35
Adult Learners: 1,400
Duration: 90–100 days
Geographical Coverage
Paschim Medinipur District
Dantan-I Block: Alikasha, Tarrui, Dantan-I, Dantan-II, Shalikotha, Angua, Chak Ismailpur, Anikola
Dantan-II Block: Jenkapur, Sabra, Kedar
Mohanpur Block: Shialsai, Sautia, Nilda
Keshiary Block: Nasipur, Begampur, Kusumpur, Santarapur
Kharagpur Block: Vetia, Hariyatara
Jhargram District
Nayagram Block: Nayagram GP
Impact
Adult Literacy Programme is creating a ripple effect of empowerment, especially among women and elderly learners. By promoting digital and financial literacy alongside traditional skills, the initiative is building a foundation for self-reliance, informed citizenship, and inclusive development.
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