INSPIRING: 104-year-old Kerala woman proves age is just a number, scores 89 marks out of 100 in literacy test

Kottayam: Proving that the age is no bar for entering the world of 'letters, a 104-year-old woman has scored 89 marks out of 100 in a test conducted by Kerala State Literacy Mission, an autonomous institution under the General Education Department which was set up in 1998 for the purpose of co-ordinating and activating the 'Literacy' and continuing education. 

Earlier, Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty tweeted that "104-year-old Kuttiyamma from Kottayam has scored 89/100 in the Kerala State Literacy Mission’s test. Age is no barrier to enter the world of knowledge. With utmost respect and love, I wish Kuttiyamma and all other new learners the best."

104-year-old Kuttiyamma from Kottayam has scored 89/100 in the Kerala State Literacy Mission’s test. Age is no barrier to enter the world of knowledge. With utmost respect and love, I wish Kuttiyamma and all other new learners the best. #Literacy pic.twitter.com/pB5Fj9LYd9

— V. Sivankutty (@VSivankuttyCPIM) November 12, 2021

Commenting on another 90-year-old woman from Malappuram, Subaida, the Minister said "Age is just a number. Subaida is an inspiration to us all. Best wishes to her and all others entering the world of letters."

Age is just a number. 90-year-old Subaida from Malappuram will write the Kerala State Literacy Mission’s literacy test tomorrow. Subaida is an inspiration to us all. Best wishes to her and all others entering the world of letters tomorrow. #Literacy pic.twitter.com/uapw2hLuBB

— V. Sivankutty (@VSivankuttyCPIM) November 11, 2021

104-year-old Kuttiyamma wrote the examination of Literary Mission at the Ayarkunnam Panchayat in this district.

Kuttiyamma, who never went to school, attended classes at her home in the morning and evening conducted by Literary Mission tutor Ms Rehna John. Now, she is eligible to attend the class four exam.

Kuttiyamma had five children, Gopalan, Janaki, Rajappan (late) Gopi, and Raveendran. She married at the age of 16. Her husband TK Konthi died in 2002. Now, she is staying with her elder son Gopalan. (UNI)