CURRENT CHALLENGES AND PROMOTION OF READING HABITS OF ADULT NEO-LITERATES IN TRIBAL AREAS

Abstract

This study analyzes the current challenges in the tribal areas for implementing different
interventions for tribal neo-literates on reading habits by govt. and different organizations.
In the same time this study focuses on different ongoing challenges for promotion and proper
implementation of these programmes in these areas. According to the thrust of the study three
objectives were framed along with same number of research questions also many secondary
sources are examined to provide justification of this topic. The main finding of the study like:
The-investigator has identified some of the factors which may affect reading comprehension.
They are - (i) reading attitude (ii) pupils* academic motivation (iii) test-anxiety (iv) socioeconomic
status (v) dependency/independency. Also it was found that Lack of reading
readiness, Lack of academic motivation are responsible factor and current challenges within
the tribal new-literates for reading. This study strongly suggests that adult learners can
benefit from extensive and pleasure reading and that a well equipped library, easy access to
books, and encouragement and time to read are all key factors in the development of reading
habits.