NPE 1986 & PROGRAM OF ACTION 1992 AIMING AT DEMOCRATIZING EDUCATION

Abstract

In a country like India, it is imperative to democratize education. Various initiatives and attempts have been made by the Government of India in order to achieve education for all. The government lays down directives for the future course of action towards realizing some perceived goals through policy formulation. The goal lies in various aspects of the welfare of people in a democratic society. Well defined thrust has been laid down on education for the wellbeing of the Indian nation and the Indian society at the national and local level. Even in early Indian history, education was an important aspect of the administrative policies of the government. The modern trend of education can be traced to British colonial government. In the post-independence time in India, one of the important initiatives of the government of India is towards democratizing education. This is reflected in the National Policy of Education, 1986 and its modified policy, 1992 which is known as Programme of Action.