The book provides a meaningful survey of the development of education in India since 1800, with a focus on post independence period. It presents details of the strenuous efforts made to restructure the educational system so as to meet the aspirations and needs of the people of India. The picture, undoubtedly, is of both light and shade of some outstanding achievements as well as dismal failures. The publication draws its material from more than one hundred reports of the Committees and commissions and other educational documents. Comparative data on the development of education of a number of countries is incorporated so as to enable the reader to comprehend educational problems in a global perspective. The book responds to the needs of a wide range of potential readers. It can be used as a library volume to be consulted periodically by those seeking up to date and authentic information on various dimensions of Indian education