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Summary:

The text consists of two parts. The first part is a table of contents or listing of features from “The Hindu” e-paper dated December 13, 2025. The second part is a news report, published on December 13, 2025, detailing the upcoming basic literacy test in the Erode district of India. Over 38,000 non-literate individuals aged 15 and above will participate in the New India Literacy Programme’s test at over 1,500 centers. The test is overseen by educational officials, and successful learners will receive a Basic Literacy Certificate. The District Collector encourages all enrolled to participate.

News Article:

Erode Prepares for Mass Literacy Test This Sunday

ERODE, INDIA – December 13, 2025 – Over 38,500 individuals in the Erode district are set to participate in a crucial basic literacy test this Sunday, December 14th, marking a significant step in the New India Literacy Programme. The test, designed for non-literate individuals aged 15 and above, will be administered across 1,521 centers throughout the district.

Collector S. Kandasamy has announced that these individuals have been undergoing basic literacy training at the designated centers. Headmasters and volunteer trainers will oversee the examinations at their respective schools.

The test will be closely monitored by a team of educational officials, including the Chief Educational Officer, the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Principal and lecturers, District Educational Officers, Assistant Project Officer, Block Educational Officers, District Coordinators, and teacher educators, all serving as supervisors.

Successful completion of the examination will result in the awarding of a Basic Literacy Certificate. Collector Kandasamy has urged all enrolled learners to participate fully, emphasizing the benefits of obtaining the certificate. The New India Literacy Programme aims to improve literacy rates and empower individuals through basic education.

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