Synopsis This book is about the evolution of adult education in India. It also traces the genesis of the concept of adult education in Europe and how it spread in other parts of the world. The book deals in great depth, the history of the growth of adult education in this sub-continent. While new and innovative developments have taken place in most developed countries, the concept of adult education in India has evolved around basic literacy. Hope the students of social science and general studies would find the book of great value.