India is famous for its glorious culture from the time immemorial. A well structured system of education was prevailed in India from the remote past. The rulers of medieval age also encouraged the spread of education. The colonial rulers also enhanced the education system with several policies, programmes and commissions. After independence, the country has built up a very large system of education guided by a process of planning and recommendations of several national commissions set up by the government of India. The present volume comprehensively analyses the status of education in India from ancient period to present day. The development, issues and challenges of Indian education system are described in an elegant style. All landmarks in the history of Indian education are highlighted. The book will serve as a highly valuable reference tool for all who interested to know about the education system in India.
