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 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 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
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 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) 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) 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
The Government of India Resolution of 1913 OR Gokhale’s Bill The major clauses of Gokhale’s Bill of 1911 – Gokhale was aware of the intention of the Government. He made further attempt to draw the attention of the people of India as well as in England towards the condition of education. On 16th March of … Read more