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Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · History and Political Science

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Literacy Challenges and Progress

  • 1951 Census revealed only 17% literacy rate in independent India
  • Literacy progression: 1971 (34%) → 1981 (43%) → 1991 (52%) → 2001 (64%)
  • Kerala became India's first fully literate state in 1991
2

Primary Education Initiatives

  • Primary education covers age group 6-14 years
  • Operation Blackboard (1988) - first major scheme to improve primary education standards
  • Provided minimum facilities: 2 classrooms, toilets, female teachers, blackboard, maps, library, playground
3

Secondary Education Reforms

  • Mudaliar Commission (1952-53) appointed for secondary education reforms
  • Proposed Higher Secondary Education concept
  • Original pattern: 11+4 years or 11+1+3 years for first degree
4

Higher Education Development

  • University Education Commission (1948) under Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan
  • Adopted Five-Year Plans method for university development
  • University Grants Commission functions: financial grants, coordination, planning

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India's literacy rate grew from 17%A central government scheme to improveEducational structure recommended by the KothariFirst major educational commission after independenceEstablished in Delhi on September 1

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