To streamline the education, the Govt. implemented the recommendations of Kothari Commission under ‘National Policy on Education’ in 1968. The MAIN recommendations were universal PRIMARY education. Introduction of new pattern of education, three language formula, introduction of regional language in higher education, development of agricultural and industrial education and adult education.

To combat the changing socio-economic needs of the country, Govt. of India announced a new National Policy on Education in 1986. Universalisation of primary education, vocationalisation of secondary education and specialisation of higher education were the main features of this policy.

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) at National level and State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) at State level were established to maintain the standard of education. University Grants Commission (UGC) was instituted to determine the standard of higher education.

The following points explain the development of education in India after independence:

• Over the course of 7 decades after Independence, the education system of India has evolved gradually yet phenomenally. From a literacy rate of 18% in 1951, we have moved up to 73% as of 2011. Currently, the education system in India is the strongest and LARGEST in the world hosting more than 315 million students.5 days ago

• development of higher education in india after
• Expansion of General Education: During the period of planning there has been expansion of general education. ...
• 2. Development of Technical Education: ADVERTISEMENTS: ...
• Women education: ...
• VOCATIONAL education: ...
• Growth of higher education: ...
• Non-formal education: ...
• Encouragement to Indian Language and Culture: ...
• Adult education: