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	A report by Primary Education Service Area offices nationwide found that 35,000 out of 600,000 Prathom 3 students could not read or write at all, while 200,000 were struggling, secretary-general Kamol Raodklai said yesterday.&nbsp;</div>
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	The task force would be led by Veena Akkharatham, a former adviser to the commission in learning procedure development.&nbsp;</div>
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	It would determine the exact number of needy students, work with academics in creating innovative and suitable materials and train officials.&nbsp;</div>
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	The literacy project would be launched next month and go into full swing next year, he added.&nbsp;</div>

Committee set up to deal with illiteracy

The Basic Education Commission has set up a committee to tackle illiteracy.