The Book Traces The History Of Education In India Since Ancient Vedic, Post-Vedic And Buddhist Period To The Islamic, The British Period And Education In India Today. It Describes In Detail The Activities And Recommendations Of Various Educational Committees And Commissions. The Proceedings Of Important Seminars On Education Are Narrated. The Book Describes The Growth Of Education In India During 1835-1853; 1854-1882; 1882-1900; 1900-1920; 1921-1937; 1921-1944; 1939-1953 And In The Present Times. It Discusses The Progress And Problems Of Education In Primary And Basic, Secondary And Higher Education And Also Suggests Remedies. Based On Government Reports And Important Publications, This Book Has Been Planned As An Ideal Textbook On The Subject For Students Of All The Indian Universities.

Development and Problems of Indian Education in an extremely concise manner, details the history of education in India. The book analyses the work done by the various commissions over the years. Written in a very lucid and engaging style, it also evaluates the current scenario and the new emerging trends and fields in the study of education.

There was a massive turn of events in education in the late 1990s particularly with the emergence of right wing BJP into power. We decided to take a fresh look at the dynamics of development of Indian education based on our experience in Indian Education: Development since Independence. Several major institutions like CABE ACC etc. were adapted to suit political agenda of cultural nationalism during the NDA regime. There was no qualitative shift during the succeeding UPA regime though it resurrected CABE. Biggest casualties were the national institutions with unmistakable dwarfing of the people in the leadership positions. School curriculum shuttled between the 'left' and 'right' leaving students' interest in the back burner. Students' anti-reservation agitation met with water cannons 'lathis' and gunshots when Delhi traders' agitation met with political sympathy across party lines. Indeed a dangerous trend of politicalization of education was set in motion. This dynamics needs to be captured. This book comprises 15 chapters; a chapter each on to elementary education adult education education of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes secondary education higher education technical education women's education inclusive education educational technology teacher education media in education open and distance education and educational financing. These 13 chapters have been preceded by a chapter each on an overview of development of education since independence and evolution of educational policies in India. Each chapter coming from distinguished specialist in the respective field adds additional value to the book.

The Book Provides A Meaningful Survey Of The Development Of Education In India Since 1800, With A Focus On Post Independence Period. It Presents Details Of The Strenuous Efforts Made To Restructure The Educational System So As To Meet The Aspirations And

The Total Scenario Of Education Has Been Fully Decorated By Higher Education System. Higher Education Plays The Most Significant Role In The Society As Well As In The Life Of The Individual. High Class Cultured People Come Out From The System Of Higher Education. The Trend Of Higher Education Was Established In Our Ancient Indian Society. Takshasila, Nalanda And Vikramsila Were The Main Centres Of Higher Education. But Modern Higher Education Started In Our Country After The Establishment Of Calcutta, Madras And Bombay Universities In The Year 1857. India Has Occupied The Third Position In The University System In The Global Scenario. A Huge Number Of Colleges And Universities Are Established In India. With The Development Of Colleges And Universities, Problems Of Higher Education Also Increased. The Author Has Analysed And Discussed In This Book About The Development And Problems Of Higher Education Of Our Country In Brief.