Tamil Nadu to launch literacy programme to educate over four lakh adults

The Tamil Nadu School Education Department is set to roll out an ambitious literacy initiative for 2026-27, aiming to educate more than four lakh non-literate adults and move the state closer to achieving full literacy.

The programme, part of the New India Literacy Programme (NILP), will focus on individuals aged 15 years and above who lack basic reading, writing, and numeracy skills. Officials said the initiative is designed not only to impart



foundational education but also to equip learners with essential life skills for everyday functioning.

To implement the programme, learners’ literacy centres will be established in schools and community spaces across the state.

More than 17,000 volunteers are expected to support the effort, with participation drawn from schools, colleges, and non-governmental organisations. A comprehensive survey will be conducted to identify beneficiaries.