The purpose of this book is to discuss the history of educational reform in India and describe the steps taken by government to implement new policies. An education commission, better known as the Kothari Commission, published its report in 1966. As a result, the National Policy on Education (NPE) emerged in 1968 and was considered a major step…

This volume offers a selection of documentary materials on Indian education in three parts: Part 1 presents a "Historical Survey of Documents Before Independence" and includes four chapters covering education from the beginnings in the 17th century through the 20th century transition toward national education. Part 2, titled…