TN Gov for 100 per cent literacy

Coimbatore, Apr 29 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala today said 100 per cent literacy should be achieved to bring about socio-economic development in the country.

Speaking at the golden jubilee celebrations of Avinashilingam University for Women here, he said combined effort of all citizens would make the nation a developed country.

Mr Barnala lauded the Avinashilingam University for providing opportunities to students for all-round development.

He appreciated the University's NSS unit for adopting 22 villages around the city and said such activities would bring a sense of social awareness among the students and develop their leadership qualities.

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