EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -In the National Education Policy 1972-1980, provision of free education up to class IX and X from October 1974 was recommended. The more radical change was the nationalisation of privately managed educational institutions.

Detailed explanation-2: -From October 1, 1972, education in I-IIIV will be free in all school, Government and privately managed across the country. According to the policy primary education would be universal for boys from 1979 and for from girls 1984. Textbook and writing material would be free for primer school children .

Detailed explanation-3: -The Education Policy (1978) is regarded as an indicator to Islamise the system of education in Pakistan. For the first time, Islamiat was taken as compulsory subject till the graduation level. Besides, Islamic lessons were introduced in English language textbooks, Pakistan Studies, Urdu and Civics (Ahmad, 2009).

Detailed explanation-4: -Salient Features of the Education Policy (1979) The primary objective of this policy was to “Islamize” education in Pakistan, and to develop a curriculum more suited to national aspirations and a minimum level of literacy was to be ensured.