Civil Society Processes and the State: The Bgvs and the Literacy Campaigns

Book Details

• Author: Denzil Saldanha

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2010

• ISBN: 8131603520

• Pages: 352

• Cover: Hardcover

• Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches

About the Book

This book examines the 20-year partnership between the Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti (BGVS) and the Government of India within the realm of literacy campaigns. The social development activities of BGVS have extended across 22 states and 316 districts in India, beginning with mobilization for literacy and progressing to social development initiatives linked to literacy. The association between this prominent civil society process and the Indian state is unique globally in terms of its scale, duration, and impact, showcasing varying degrees of success in both policy and field practice.

The author draws on personal experience with India’s literacy campaigns, offering valuable insights into the strategic, ideological, and theoretical aspects of civil society-state relations. By evaluating the historical context of literacy programs and their ideological undercurrents, the narrative explores the complexities of this interaction, as well as its potential and constraints. The book is an important resource for academics, practitioners, and policymakers interested in the transformative social potential of education and its democratic implications.

Contents
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About the Author:
Denzil Saldanha is a Professor at the Centre for Sociology of Education, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. With over three decades of experience in teaching, research, and policy contributions, his expertise lies in social movements, voluntary social action groups, and education (elementary, non-formal, and adult education). Saldanha has served on numerous national and state-level committees, such as the National Literacy Mission Authority, and as a consultant to government bodies, funding agencies, and international organizations. His publications focus on these areas of interest.