Non-formal education is mostly suitable for the subsequent categories of persons
1. People of All Ages: Those who never had the opportunity to follow any formal education program.
2. Students: Those who are not in a position to complete primary, middle, or secondary school.
3. Learners: Learners of different stages of education who feel the need for deeper and more comprehensive knowledge in a subject of particular interest.
4. Laborers: Both in urban and rural areas, young workers, small farmers, landless laborers, small entrepreneurs, etc. who need up-to-date knowledge related to their job particularly related to the latest technological improvements.
5. Educated Unemployed: Unemployed educated persons of various age groups whose non-relevant education needs to be made relevant to increase their chances of employment.
6. Graduates, Professionals, and Intellectuals: Those who need a refreshment or orientation to make themselves up-to-date in their knowledge.
7. Other persons: Those who require programs for personal satisfaction like recreation, leisure time activities, cultural or artistic programs, etc.
References: Sociology of Education by S.S. Chandra & R. K. Sharma
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