“Milestones in Modern Indian Education” BY Biswa Ranjan Purkait (NCBA)

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Major Historical Landmarks Covered

The book covers foundational historical events and policy transitions, categorized into three distinct eras:

1. Pre-Independence Foundations (The British Era)

Charter Act of 1813: The origin of state-sponsored modern education, which allocated funds for spreading Western knowledge.
Macaulay’s Minute (1835): The introduction of English as the medium of instruction and the implementation of the “Downward Filtration Theory”.
Wood’s Despatch (1854): Commonly referred to as the “Magna Carta” of English education in India, laying down the structured hierarchy of schools and universities.
The Hunter Commission (1882) & Sadler Commission (1917): Critical policy shifts evaluating primary education and restructuring university frameworks.
The Wardha Scheme of Education (1937): Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of basic education focusing on manual, vocational, and craft-centric learning.

2. Post-Independence Commissions & Restructuring

Radhakrishnan Commission (1948–49): Focused entirely on reforming University Education.
Mudaliar Commission (1952–53): Aimed at overhauling Secondary Education.
Kothari Commission (1964–66): Recommended the landmark uniform 10+2+3 educational framework across India.

3. Modern Policies & Central Campaigns

National Policies on Education (1968, 1986, and 1992 revisions): Frameworks standardizing nationwide access to school curricula.
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) & Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009: The implementation of free, compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14.
Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA): Overseeing equity, access, and infrastructure upgrades across state-level higher education institutions.