PART ONE: THE CONTEXT: HISTORY AND PERSPECTIVEA Historical PerspectiveThe Literacy Situation in IndiaThe Evolution of National Policy on Adult Literacy in IndiaThe Tamil Nadu Literacy ScenarioPART TWO: THE CAMPAIGNPudukkottai District ProfileThe ProjectThe Process Motivation and MobilisationThe Process Teaching and LearningThe VolunteersWomen on WheelsEmpowerment of WomenDevelopment and Empowerment of Women The Quarry and Gem Cutting InitiativesPART THREE: REFLECTIONSIn Lieu of ConclusionA Postscript.