Question

Write a short note on Kothari Commission.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Give an introduction to the Kothari Commission
• List out the recommendations of the Kothari Commission

Solution:

• Dr D. S. Kothari headed the Kothari Commission in 1964.
• Dr J. P. Naik made valuable contributions to the work of this Commission.
• This system was implemented from 1972.

Recommendations by the Kothari Commission:

• 10+2+3 pattern for secondary, higher secondary and university education
• Uniform national system of education
• Inclusion of the mother tongue, Hindi and English in education
• Continuing with adult education, education by correspondence and open universities
• Increased provision in the government’s budget for expenditure on education for SCs and STs