India, July 8 -- In an effort to improve adult literacy in Maharashtra, the directorate of education (planning) will launch a special awareness campaign "Sakshartechi Wari - Pandharichya Dari" (Literacy Wari to Pandharpur) along the Ashadhi Wari pilgrimage route from July 7 to July 27.

The initiative is part of the Centre-sponsored ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) scheme to promote adult education and lifelong learning.

According to a statement issued by the directorate on Monday, the campaign will be conducted along both the Alandi-Pandharpur and Dehu-Pandharpur palkhi routes during the annual pilgrimage of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj.

As part of the campaign, two specially designed l...