EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -This is the Hindi version of the National Education Commission (Kothari Commission) Report entitled ‘Siksha or Rastrya Vikas (Education and National Development)’ under the chairmanship of Prof D. S. Kothari. The first edition in English was published in 1966 and this Hindi version was published in 1968.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Kothari Commission (1964-66) submitted its report in 1966, under the sub-title of ‘Education for National Development’. The unique feature of the Commission was its conviction that education is the most powerful instrument of national development.

Detailed explanation-3: -Brief Details on Important Recommendations of Kothari Commission (1964-66) Provision of Free and Compulsory Education – Recommended providing free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years. Languages – The Commission recommended adopting a three-language formula at state levels.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first education commission in India was the Hunter Commission. It was set up on February 3, 1882 under the Chairmanship of Sir William Hunter, a member of the Executive Council of Viceroy. The Hunter Commissions made the following recommendations with regards to education in India.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Government of India established the Secondary Education Commission on 23 September 1952 under the chairmanship of Dr. Lakshmanaswamy Mudaliar. It was called the Mudaliar Commission after him.