Pauradhwani program

Content for Mains Enrichment (CME)

 

Source: TH

 Context: The Kerala State Literacy Mission (KSLM) is launching the ‘Pauradhwani’ program in Ernakulam and eight other districts to shape informed and independent citizens.

 

Aim:

This program aims to instil scientific aptitude, independent thinking, secularism, democratic spirit, constitutional values, and awareness about rights among the population.

 

‘Pauradhwani’ has a six-point motto, emphasizing the

  • Rights of marginalized sections
  • Democracy
  • Brotherhood
  • Building an egalitarian society

 

The program covers topics such as the independence struggle, forest rights, rules for coastal areas, women-centric rules, and rights and laws governing children, health, and nutrition.

Usage: The example can be used in Indian Society/ Ethics Case Studies/ Governance Qn