22. As soon after the commencement of this Act as expedient, the Government shall provide for universal free, compulsory and as far as possible, self supporting basic education; and higher education will be provided by the State only to the extent necessary to prepare candidates for wider opportunities of service of the people of Aundh. In addition the State will provide for the liquidation of adult illiteracy By creating facilities for every adult male and female in the State to prepare themselves to pass their literacy test enabling them to be voters within one year from the date of this Act.
