Literacy Development in Tamil Nadu from the Perspective of Social and Educational Research

சமூகம் மற்றும் கல்வியியல் ஆய்வு நோக்கில் தமிழ்நாட்டில் எழுத்தறிவு வளர்ச்சி

Abstract

Literacy is an important tool for the progress of human society. Literacy is a fundamental part of society. Since writing is a tool for sharing information, the development of literacy in society is very important. Writing and literacy in Tamil Nadu have been witnessing great development since the Sangam period till date. All sectors like education, industry, social progress are intertwined with literacy. This article examines the development of writing, literacy in Tamil Nadu, its importance and the government’s measures for the development of literacy.