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State Resource Centre, Kerala Nandavanam, Vikas Bhavan.P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-33 Tel: 0471-2325101, 2325102, Tele Fax: 0471-2326101,
e-mail: srccommunitycollege@gmail.com, srckerala@asianetindia.com, website: www.srckerala.org

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CONTENT
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. COMMUNITY COLLEGES .......................................................................................... 5 IGNOU AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES ................................................................... 5 IGNOU-SRC COMMUNITY COLLEGE ....................................................................... 6 SRC, KERALA ............................................................................................................. 6 MAJOR FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................. 6 MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS .......................................................................................... 7 GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSES ................................................. 7 PROGRAMME DELIVERY ..................................................................................... 12 CERTIFICATION ....................................................................................................... 12

10. DETAILS OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES .............................................................. 12 I CERTIFICATE IN YOGA, MEDITATION AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT (CYMP) ............................................... 12 DIPLOMA IN BEAUTY CARE AND MANAGEMENT (DBCM) ...................... 13

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III CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN NGO MANAGEMENT (CPNM) ................. 14 IV CERTIFICATE IN SPOKEN ENGLISH AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT (CSEP) .......................................................... 15 V CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN LIFELONG LEARNING (CPLL).................... 16

VI CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING (CPIA) ... 17 11. APPENDIX ................................................................................................................ 18 I LIST OF COURSE CO-ORDINATORS ............................................................... 18

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1. Community Colleges The Community College is an alternative education system which aims to empower individuals through appropriate skill development leading to gainful employment in collaboration with local industries, NGOs, educational institutions and the community. A Community College may be defined as any institution accredited to award an Associate Degree (AD) as its highest degree. Community Colleges can serve as a bridge from high school to college by providing courses for transfer towards degree programme. The cost of education is significantly less in Community Colleges than other higher learning institutions and Universities. In Community Colleges, one can explore different subject areas before committing to a programme, without having to be so concerned about finances. The Community Colleges can offer intensive guidance counseling which can help the learner to assess his/her abilities, interests and educational options. Now, there are more than 100 Community Colleges established all over India.

These Community Colleges are housed and run by NGOs, autonomous institutions, charitable trusts, missionaries etc. Community Colleges in certain parts of India emerged out of the growing needs of the unemployed youth and disadvantaged sections of the poor who usually fail to acquire skills for gainful employment. 2. IGNOU and Community Colleges Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is the prominant institution in India providing access to high quality education to all those who seek it irrespective of age, religion and gender. It offers need based academic programmes through open distance learning mode. IGNOU is an apex institution for setting and maintaining standards in distance learning. Indira Gandhi National Open University has taken the initiative to launch Community Colleges all over India with the support of various GOs and NGOs and educational institutions. This is a new venture/attempt to channelise an academic path for

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the under privileged category to reach out to formal education by framing the Associate Degree and Transfer Programme.

3. IGNOU-SRC Community College

The IGNOU-SRC Community College is an institution registered under IGNOU for providing Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificate programmes to the needy. The IGNOU-SRC Community College will serve as an extension centre for educational activities undertaken by SRC, Kerala technical support, advice and help of IGNOU beyond the literacy and basic education. As an agency in the field of Non-formal and Adult Education, the activities of SRC can be strengthened and accredited through newly formed Community College.

4. SRC, Kerala
State Resource Centre, Kerala is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. It provides academic and technical resource support to all agencies in the state, engaged in Non-formal, Adult and Continuing Education. The Management of SRC, Kerala is vested with a Governing Body consisting of 15 members, under the Chairmanship of Secretary, General Education Department, Govt. of Kerala. Director is the executive head of the organization. The staff comprises of personnel in three categories viz., Academic, Administrative and Technical. The jurisdiction of SRC extends throughout Kerala and Lakshadweep Islands. The Ministry of HRD, from January 2007 onwards, accredited SRC Kerala with A grade. In order to facilitate the programme, SRC is having Resource panels in various disciplines. 5. Major Functions Training of various functionaries Educational Material Preparation Research

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Monitoring and Evaluation Publication Innovative Programmes Received the prestigious NLM-UNESCO Award in the year 2003. Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon, evaluated SRC in 2003 and accredited the institution with A grade for its outstanding and meritorious works in the field of AE, CE, PE etc. Trained more than 1,00,000 Literacy and Continuing Education functionaries of the state during the last 25 years. Conducted more than 75 research and evaluation studies in Adult and non- formal education. Published more than 1000 titles of Literacy, Post literacy and Continuing Education materials. Extended programmes to Lakshadweep Islands. Special programmes are chalked out for prisoners, inmates of Juvenile homes and rescue homes.

6. Major Achievements

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General Information about Courses Introduction

IGNOU-SRC Community college offers courses through distance and open learning mode utilizing multiple media. The courses launched are leading to certificate and diploma, which are suitable to the present social set up and job market. The courses are designed after a need assessment exercise. IGNOU will provide certificate to candidates who complete the courses successfully. 7.2 Launching Year The courses through IGNOU-SRC Community college have been launched with effect from July 2010 academic session. It will be offered in January and July sessions every year. The courses are offered throughout the State with the help of District Literacy Missions, Jan Shikshan Sansthans and selected NonGovernmental Organizations. 7.3 Programme Objectives 1. To provide competency and to build the capacity of the potential clientele.

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2. 3. 4. 7.4

To develop knowledge and understanding of the community, social workers, NGO representatives. To upgrade the technical/vocational skills of the people. To promote lifelong learning situations of the community.

Eligibiity Criteria

The minimum qualification required for admission depends upon the nature of the course. There is no maximum age limit; however the minimum age shall be 18 years. 7.5 Medium of Instruction

Both English and Malayalam medium are used for the courses and the candidates have the choice to select the medium. 7.6 Duration of the Course Minimum duration for the certificate course is 6 months and maximum is 2 years while the Diploma courses have the minimum duration of 1 year and maximum of 4 years. The candidates who incompletes/scores below the desired level can appear at the next term-end examination by remiting additional examination free. 7.7 Programme Fee The fee for the certificate programme is Rs. 1500/- and for diploma courses is Rs.3000/-. The fee should be paid in one instalment. 7.8 Application Form & Prospectus

Application form along with prospectus can be had from the State Resource Centre, Kerala on request. Fee for this combined prospectus is Rs.100/ -. Request for application along with the DD may be sent to the Director, State Resource Centre, Nandavanam, Vikas Bhavan.P.O, Thiruvananthapuram695033. The fee once paid will not be re-imbursed. 7.9 Instructional System The courses of the community college are different from those of the other conventional courses. They are mainly learner centered. In this approach learner is the active participant in the teaching learning process. Main part of the instruction is imparted through distance mode of communication. Assignments, responses, face to face counseling sessions, practical sessions, Project work and

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contact classes are also included under the programme. In addition to print materials, Audio-video programme are also imparted. Practical sessions will be arranged at various locations where sufficient number of learners are there. The expertise and experience of different stakeholders will be utilized for the practical sessions and contact classes. 7.10. Contact Personnel For the details regarding course materials, examination, certificate, identity card, fee receipt, and change of address contact the Director, State Resource Centre, Nandavanam, Vikas Bhavan.P.O. Thiruvananthapuram - 695033. For details regarding the specific course contact the concerned programme coordinators (Please see the details appended) 7.11. Operational Schedule (a) Certificate Courses (2010) July Despatch of the study material August Beginning of the Academic counseling and contact classes September Various study materials-submission of assignments October Various activities/practicals November Model Examination December Term-end Examination Diploma Courses (2010) July Despatch of the study material August Beginning of the Academic counseling and contact classes September Submission of Assignments October Practical session 1st phase November Counseling session and assignments December Practical session 2nd phase January Counseling session and assignments February Project work (if any) March Counseling session and assignments April Practical session 3rd phase May Model Examination June Term end Examination

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7.12. Evaluation/Examination The scheme of evaluation of the performance of the learners in Theory & Practical will be as follows.

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Theory (a) Self Evaluation (b) Continuous evaluation in the form of compulsory assignments (c) Term end Examination

2. Practical (a) Community based practical activities (b) Project work Grading system is followed for both theory and practical evaluations. In order to successfully complete the course, the learner must obtain at least D grade in each course/examination. However, overall average of grades in both continuous evaluation and term end examination should be at least C If a learner has missed any term end examination for any reason she/he may appear in the subsequent term end examination. However if the number of learners enrolled is less, the course may not be repeated in the next session. Letter grade system is used for grading at continuous and term end examination, components and declaration of result. On the basis of total grade points of continuous and term end examination of a course, the course grade is awarded on the basis of a 5 point scale shown as follows.
Grade A B C D E Qualitative level Excellent Very Good Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Grade points 5 4 3 2 1 Average point range 4.50 & above 3.5 to 4.49 2.50 to 3.49 1.50 to 2.49 Below 1.49 Percentage equivalent Above 80% 60% to 79.9% 50% to59.9% 40% to 49.9% Below 40%

For successful completion of each course under the community college, the learner must get at least C grade in each theory and practical course separately.

7.13. Submission of Assignments

Assignments practically enhance the understanding as well as skills of articulation and expression in writing, grasping power and self study. The details

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of assignments will be intimated to the learners along with the course materials. The assignments should reflect your own ideas. The assignments carry a weightage of 30%marks. Those who do not complete the assignments, within the time schedule, have to attempt the same next year. Assignments should be prepared in the following format.

Enrollment No ............................................ Name ........................................................... Address ....................................................... ...................................................................... ...................................................................... Date.............................................................. Course Title .............................................................................................................. Course Code ............................................................................................................. Assignment code .....................................................................................................

7.14. Project Work All courses under SRC Community college do not have project work. The details of Project work in concerned course will be intimated to you along with course materials. 7.15. Practical Practical sessions are also envisaged in selected courses. Students can undergo practical in any of the institution approved by the SRC Community College. Details of practical (if any) will be intimated to you along with course materials. 7.16. TermEnd Examination The term end examination carries 70% of weightage in the scheme of evaluation for the final result of each course. The term end examination will be conducted after six months in certificate course and one year in diploma courses. The examination form should be submitted by each learner one month before the end of each term. The model format is given in programme guide. The examination centre will be announced /intimated along with the hall ticket. Change in examination centre, once allotted, is not permissible under any circumstance.

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8. Programme Delivery A combination of strategies are followed for instruction under IGNOU-SRC Community College. It is a learner centered approach in which the learner is an active participant in the teaching learning process. The strategies comprises selfinstructional written material, counseling sessions, teleconferences, practicals/ project works, audio visual materials etc. 9. Certification IGNOU-SRC community college is registered with IGNOU for offering various vocational linked courses. The certification of courses under the community college is done by IGNOU. Students who successfully complete the course will get certificate from IGNOU. 10. Details of Academic Programmes I. Certificate in Yoga, Meditation and Personality Development (YMC3001) Yoga can be used for various purposes. Even if one does not believe in the spiritual teachings, the physical practices of Yoga may be utilized for keeping the body healthy and agile, for reducing the body weight and controlling the normal functions of different physical organs. It will help us to reduce the risks attached to lifestyle diseases like Blood Pressure, Diabetics, Cardiac Disorders, Paralysis, Stroke etc. at very young ages. The proposed Certificate in Yoga, Meditation and Personality Development (CYMP) scheduled to launch under the IGNOU-SRC Community College will help the learner to understand various practices in Yoga, Meditation and Personality Development. The details of the programme are as follows: Name of the Course : Certificate in Yoga, Meditation and Personality Development (YMC3001) Six Months 8th Pass Four Papers + Practical work 500 4 written papers = 400 marks (4 x 100) Practical work = 50 marks Viva & Demonstration = 50 marks 20 Theory classes & 20 Practical classes including demonstration
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Mode of Practical

Fee (material & examination) :

20 days Practical Training to be attended from a recognized Yoga Centre. Rs. 2,250/-

6 Months Courses

CYMP I CYMP II CYMP III CYMP IV CYMP V

Yoga - The Philosophy (Pathanjali Yog Sutra) Human Physiology & Anatomy, Yog - Mudras - Pranayama & Shatkriyas Yoga, Postures & Meditation, Practical Personality Development Practical Training

II. Diploma in Beauty Care and Management (July Session Only) Beauty parlours have mushroomed in every part of the state and the country, yet there are very few professionally qualified beauty therapists. Most of the practitioners have only a certificate and do not have the necessary scientific background, putting the clients at risk for complications. In order to satisfy the requirements for such qualified personnel, the SRC Community College intended to launch a Diploma in Beauty Care and Management (DBCM) with technical assistance of Child Development Centre and Cosmetology Advancement Foundation (CAF). Details of the programme are as follows. Course Name & Code Duration of the Course Eligibility Curriculum Total Marks Scheme of examination Project work Medium of Instruction : : : : : : : : Diploma in Beauty Care and Management, DBCM One Year Pass in Pre-Degree/+2 Four Papers + Practical work 500(100 marks to each paper and practical) 4 written papers (4 x 100) = 400 marks (1 x 100) = 100 marks Malayalam

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Contact Classes Mode of Practical Course Fee Project Work

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2 Weeks 45 days at a registered beauty parlour Rs.3000/A detailed work report of 20 beauty therapy Procedures

1 Year Course DBCM I DBCMII DBCM III DBCM IV Paper V Body Care and Skin Hair care and Hair Styling The Art of Make-up Management of Beauty Parlour Project Work

III. Certificate Programme in NGO Management (July Session Only) Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play an important role in various developmental issues across the states in India. As per the data available with the planning commission, there are 12265 NGOs in the country. In view of the increasingly important role of the voluntary sector in the developmental process, all levels of policy making have stressed the importance of building its capacity to face the developmental challenge. The emphasis of the management education process hitherto, had been limited to the private sector and or large public undertakings. The capacity building efforts for the voluntary sector have remained limited to organizing workshops and training programmes and formal course work in universities. However, given the size of the sector, and if we add to this the many socially spirited individuals involved in social activism, the capacity building needs of the sector can only be catered to by undertaking distance education programmes. 1. Name of the Course & Code 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 Duration Eligibility Curriculum Medium of Instruction Evaluation System : : : : : : Certificate Programme in NGO Management (CPNM) Six Months + 2 Pass Three Papers + Practical work Malayalam a) Continuous evaluation through
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7. Mode of Contact Classes 9. Fee (including study material and examination fee) 6 Months Course Paper I Paper II Paper III Paper IV

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Tutor Marked Assignments b) Term-end examinations 7 days in identified NGOs Rs. 1,500/-

Introduction to NGO Management Management Functions Health Care Management Practical Training

IV. Certificate in Spoken English Personality Development (July Session Only)

English is the lingua franca of business today. Most employment opportunities require at the minimum an ability to understand and answer questions in short sentences in English and also Life skills/Soft Skills to succeed in interviews and at the workplace. This program aims to build basic communication skills in English and life skills through a bilingual approach where the mother tongue is used as a medium of instruction. The program equips the learner with specific sentences to use in contexts that are work related and focuses on sentence construction, word order, fluency and confidence by providing a blend of guided and experiential learning. The program is aimed at opening a plethora of opportunities for employment in any domain at the entry level for example, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, Sales, etc. 1. Name of the Course & Code : Certificate in Spoken English and Personality Development (CSEP) Six Months SSLC IGNOU Norms English IGNOU Norms Classes in Holidays Rs. 1,500/-

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Duration Eligibility Curriculum Medium of Instruction Evaluation System Mode of Contact Classes Fee (including study material and examination fee)

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V. Certificate Programme in Life long Learning (July Session Only) Since adult basic literacy goes beyond literacy and numeracy, adult literacy programme included imparting of some social and economic skills too and literacy came to be known as functional literacy. It had now three main components viz. literacy, functionality and awareness. At present, going beyond literacy means that a learner becomes a complete woman or a man with a wholesome, balanced and integrated personality and it also includes that learning begins with birth and ends with death. It is a continuum a lifelong process. Adult learning is not independent of adult education, it is built on adult education and lifelong adult learning will require lifelong adult education. Whereas lifelong learning is the concept that it is never too soon or too late for learning, based on the attitude that one can or should be open to new ideas, decisions, skills and behaviour, lifelong education is a form of pedagogy often accomplished through distance learning or e-learning, continuing education, home schooling or correspondence courses. Keeping in view the above facts, this course in lifelong learning has been designed for building and strengthening the capacities of adult educators, both in service and new aspirants so that they have the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to plan, manage and document adult learning activities to facilitate lifelong learning. 1. Name of the Course & Code 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 7. 9. Duration Eligibility Curriculum Medium of Instruction Evaluation System Mode of Contact Classes Fee : : : : : : : : Certificate Programme In Lifelong Learning (CPLL) Six Months SSLC IGNOU Norms Malayalam IGNOU Norms Classes in Holidays Rs. 1,500/-

6 Months Course
Paper I Paper II Alternative Systems of Education Foundations of Lifelong Learning

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VI. Diploma in International Accounting (ACD3005) International Accounting system is one of the developing branches of knowledge enabling the aspirants to Gulf nations and other European countries to secure a decent and well paid job, Knowledge in International Accounting will surely get a confidence to all those youngsters clamour for more attracting and lucrative fields for further advancement in their career also. Hundreds of people, undergone this course are now placed , not only in gulf countries but in European and Australian continents. The course comprises both theory and practice. Contact classes will be held on convenient days preferably Sundays and other holidays. Crash courses are also simultaneously organized to those, in urgent need. Name of the course Duration Eligibility Medium Evaluation system Fee Contact class Certificate in International Accounting One Year 10th pass or above English In built Evaluation and Timely Test Papers Rs. 4000/Sundays + other holidays, Evening Classes, if required Contact Classes at Kollam Only Papers 1. 2 3 4 No.of units 8 7 13

Basics of Accounting Finalization procedures Basics of computer Project work, Supplementary study materials/Exam

Professionals in respective areas will take care of the papers.

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11. Appendix I. List of Course Coordinators

Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 Name of Programme Name of Co-ordinators Contact Number 04712325101, 2325102 09446474646 (m) 04712325101, 2325102 09387968609 (m) 04712325101, 2325102 09447049125 (m) 04712325101, 2325102 04712325101, 2325102 09349321374 (m)

Certificate in Yoga, Meditation C. Swaraj & Personality Development Diploma in Beauty care and Management Certificate in Spoken English and Personality Development Dr. E. B. Baiju J. Jayasree

Certificate Programme in NGO D. Kalamony Management Certificate Programme in Lifelong Learning Certificate Programme in International Accounting R. Jayasree

B.Chandrabhanu 04712325101, 2325102

Course Director

Dr.T.S.Nair Director, SRC

04712325101, 2325102 Fax 0471 2326101 Mob: 09447155787

Enclose Rs.100/- in addition to the course fee while using the downloaded application forms IGNOU-SRC COMMUNITY COLLEGE State Resource Centre, Kerala
Nandavanam,Vikasbhavan P.O, Thiruvananthapuram Affix your latest passport size photograph duly attested by you

APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION

Filled in form along with copies of certificate should be sent to the Director, State Resource Centre, Kerala, Nandavanam, Vikasbhavan P.O, Trivandrum, 695033 1. 2 (a) Name of the Programme :.............................................................................................. (b) Programme code :...........................................(c) Enrol No. .............................. Name of the candidate ( Leave one box blank between 1st, middle and surname)

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Name of Father/Husband/Mother ( Strike out whatever is not applicable) Address for correspondance ( Leave one box blank between each unit of address) (a) Name (b) (d) (d) (h) House Name Area Town City Pin Code (i) State (e) (e) District (c) P.O House No.

Telephone No. ( If any) STD Code Email address ( if any) Date of Birth : Date

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Designation : ......................................................................... Department : ......................................................................... Address : ......................................................................... Fee details ( Please write your name & address at the back of DD) Draft No Amount Rs. Date Issuing Branch Payable at

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Educational Qualifications. ( Attach self attested copies of certificate starting from SSLC ) Name of the Course Year of passing Subject of study Percentage of marks Board/University

Work Experience : Year Declaration :

I declare that the statements made in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am aware that if at any stage it is found that the statements made are not true or incomplete or misleading, the admission, if made will be cancelled and I shall not be entitled to refund of any fee paid by me. Further, I have carefully studied the rules of the IGNOU-SRC Community College as printed in the prospects and I accept them and shall not raise any dispute anywhere in future over the same rules.

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Note : (1) Selected candidate is required to present his/her certificate in original for verification at the designated office /place. (2) Keep one photocopy of the form with you for your reference.

Introduction 1. This card should be produced on demand at the Examination Centre and to use other facilities of IGNOU-SRC Community College. 2. The facilities would be available only relating to the courses for which the student is actualy registered. 3. This card should be returned to the Community College after completing the concerned course 4. Duplicate card will be issued by the Director, SRC, Kerala on payment of Rs.20/-

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Acknowledgement Card Dear friend, Thank you for joining IGNOU-SRC Community College programme, we acknowledge the receipt of your application form. Please mention Enrolment Number and course applied for in all your future correspondence with IGNOU-SRC Community College. To be filled in by the student Course Applied for .. D.D. No. and date Amount DD Drawn on...
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STATERESOURCECENTRES
State Resource Centres were established in 1976 by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India at statelevelwithaviewtoprovidealltypesoftechnicalandacademicresourcesupporttotheagencies implementingLiteracyandContinuingEducationprogrammeatthegrassrootlevel. SRCsbelongtotwocategoriesAandB,annualgrantfromGovt.ofIndiaforAgradeandBgrade are1croreand70lakhsrespectively. MajorFunctionsofSRCs MaterialDevelopment BasicLiteracyBooks,Primers,HandBooks,Motivationalmaterialslike,Posters,pamphletsetc. TrainingofFunctionaries Training of various categories of functionaries viz, Resource Persons, Coordinators, Preraks, PRI representatives,SocialWorkers,Volunteersetc. Research Conductresearchstudiesinadultandnonformaleducation. InnovativeProgrammes Developinnovativeprogrammes based onlocalrequirement.Theseinnovationspertaintonewideas andprocess. Guidance Helpingandguidingdistrictlevelagenciesforpreparingproposalsandprojects. MonitoringandEvaluation Engagingmonitoringandevaluationprocessofthecentre/stateintheliteracyandCEProgrammes. EnvironmentCreation Organizesvariousprogrammesandactivitiesforcreatingalearningenvironmentinthestate. SpecialProjects UndertakingvariousprojectsandproposalstosupplementadultandContinuingEducationprogrammes Coordination CoordinatesandconvergeallagenciesbothG.OsandNGOsworkinginthefield.