This document discusses the history and key aspects of education policy in India. It outlines the following:
- The National Policy on Education was established in 1968 to promote education across India. Major policies included in 1968, 1986, and a draft in 2017.
- Key goals of education policy include compulsory education, improving teacher training, equalizing opportunities across groups, and promoting regional languages and culture.
- The Kothari Commission from 1964-1966 examined India's entire education sector and standardized a national pattern, including the 10+2+3 structure still used today.
- National Curriculum Frameworks published in 1975, 1988, 2000, and 2005 aimed to shift learning away from rote memorization and