District Primary Education Programme (DPEP)

District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) District Primary Education Programme was a centrally sponsored scheme, funded by World Bank, several bilateral and multilateral agencies was launched in 1994. In this 85% of the project cost is shared by the Government of India and 15% by concerned project State. Both the Central share and State shares are … Read more

The Education Commission (1964-6) OR Kothari Commission

The Education Commission (1964-6) OR Kothari Commission The Commission was set up by the Government of India on 14 July 1964 under the chairmanship of Daulat Singh Kothari, then chairman of the University Grants Commission. The Commission’s aimed at examining all aspects of the educational sector across the country. Among other objectives behind setting up … Read more

Secondary Education Commission 1952-1953

Secondary Education Commission 1952-1953 Recommendation Organisational Pattern of Secondary Education:  The commission has observed, “We have to bear in mind the principle that secondary education is a complete unit by itself and not merely a preparatory stage, that at the end of this period, the student should be in a position, if he wishes, to … Read more

University Education Commission 1948 Or Radhakrishnan Commission

University Education Commission 1948 Or Radhakrishnan Commission  As an academic, philosopher, and statesman, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888-1975) was one of the most recognized and influential Indian thinkers in academic circles in the 20th century. The Radhakrishnan was named chairman of the University Education Commission. After Independence the first action of a great significance to be taken … Read more

Zakir Hussain Committee on Basic Education OR

Wardha Scheme of Education Zakir Hussain Committee on Basic Education OR Wardha Scheme of Education The Wardha scheme of Education, popularly known as ‘Basic education’ occupies a unique place in the field of elementary education in India. This scheme was the first attempt to develop an indigenous scheme of education in British India by Mahatma … Read more

Abbott – Wood Committee (1936-1937)

abbott-wood-committee-1936-1937 The absence of adequate and proper vocational education was being felt in India and the public was raising its demand for it since long. Therefore, the Government of India invited in 1936-37 two British experts to come India and prepare a plan for vocational education in the country. These two experts were Abott and … Read more

Hartog Committee (1928-1929)

Hartog Committee (1928-1929)  Sir Philip Joseph Hartog committee was appointed by the British Indian government to survey on the growth of education in India. The Hartog committee on education submitted its report in 1929. The Hartog committee 1929, had devoted more attention to mass education than the secondary and University education. The Hartog committee highlighted … Read more

Calcutta Commission OR Sadler Commission – (1917-1919)

Calcutta Commission OR Sadler Commission – (1917-1919) Essential Features of Sadler Commission Report (1917-19): In 1917 the Government of India appointed a Commission to study and report on the problems of Calcutta University. Dr. M.E. Sadler, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leeds, was appointed its Chairman. The Commission included two Indian members, namely Sir Ashutosh … Read more