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Question
“India has failed to implement the recommendations of Education Commission of 1964-66.” Give valid arguments in support of the given statement.
Solution
The given statement is appropriate. Over the years India has not been able to raise its educational standards to the desired level. Education Commission of 1964-66 had recommended that at least 6% of GDP should be spent on education so as to make a noticeable rate of growth in educational achievements. However, the current expenditure level has been quite inadequate. Thus, necessary steps must be taken by the government in this direction.
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