revised national policy on education 1992

2. Introduction
 When National Policy on Education (1986) began to be implemented in country, it was opposed
by non congress parties but congress member sh. Rajiv Gandhi continued with its
implementation.
 After sometime congress lost its power and Sh V.P. Singh became the prime minister and
established a committee under the chairmanship of Acharya Rama Murti to review the policy.
 Then Chandra Shekar became prime minister he allowed committee to continue its work and
submit its report on 26th Dec 1990.
 The report was yet to be debated in the parliament when once again congress came into power
and wanted to implement NPE(1986) in its original form but Rama Muthi Committee report was
lying for consideration .So the central govt. instituted another committee under the
chairmanship of Sh. N. Janardhana Reddy which submitted its report in 1992.
 Thereafter HRD minister Sh Arjun Singh presented the REVISED NATIONAL POLICY ON EDUCATION
in the parliament on May 7,1992

3. Features of Revised Policy on
Education

4. The essence and role of education
– All round development
– Acculturating role
– Manpower development
– A unique investment
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5. National system of education
– According to NPE(1986) the 10+2+3 structure has now been accepted in all parts of the country.
Regarding the break-up of first 10 years these will be 5 years of primary education, 3years of upper
primary and 2 years of high school. According to the revised policy, efforts will be made to have the +2
stage accepted as a part of school education throughout the country. So the XI and XII classes which
earlier were in the college would now be shifted to the schools.
– Institutions of national importance : Under the institutions of national importance it was added that
 the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration,
 the National Council of teacher education and
 the National Institute of Adult Education
will be involved in implementing the national policy.
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6. Education for equality
 Education of scheduled tribes: According to the revised policy priority will be accorded(allot) to primary
schools in tribal areas. The construction of school buildings will be undertaken in these areas on a
priority basis under the normal funds for education, as well as under the Jawahar Rozgar Yojna, Tribal
Welfare Schemes etc.
 Mass Literacy Programmes: The whole nation pledged itself through National Literacy Mission (NLM) in
the eradication of illiteracy , particularly on the 15-35 age group through various means, with special
emphasis on Total Literacy Campaigns(TLC).
 Adult and Continuing Education: Comprehensive programmes of post-literacy and continuing education
would be provided for neo-literates (illiterates) and youth who have received primary education with a
view to enabling themselves to retain and upgrade their literacy skills and to harness(tackle) it for the
improvement of their working conditions
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7. Reorganising of education at different
stages
– Elementary education
– Secondary education
– Vocationalisation
– Higher education
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8. Elementary education
 Elementary education: thrust areas: The new thrust in elementary education would emphasis 3 aspects: (a)
Universal Access and Enrolment
(b) Universal retention of children up to 14 years of age, and
(c) A substantial improvement in the quality of education to enable all children to
achieve essential levels of learning.
 School facilities :Provision would be made for essential facilities in primary schools. The scope of operation
blackboard would be enlarged to provide three reasonably large rooms that are usable in all weather and can
accommodate teaching aids and library facilities .At least three teachers should work in every school , the
number increasing as early as possible to one teacher per class. At least 50% teachers recruited in future
should be women. The operation blackboard (OB) would be extended to upper primary and construction of
school buildings will be priority charge on Jawahar Rozgar Yojna Funds.
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9.  Non formal education: A large and systematic programme of non formal education
meant for school drop-outs, for children from habitations without schools, working
children and girls who cannot attend whole day schools would be strengthened and
enlarged.
 Elementary Education: A Resolve: The NPE will give the highest priority to solving the
problem of children dropping out of school The effort will be fully co-ordinated with
the network of non formal education. It shall be ensured that free and compulsory
education of satisfactory quality is provided to children upto 14 years of age before we
enter 21th century .

10. Secondary education
 Secondary education in its differentiated role: Access to secondary education would be widened with
emphasis on enrolment of girls ,SCs and STs, particularly in science, commerce and vocational streams.
Efforts would be made to provide computer literacy in as many secondary level institutions as possible .
Vocationalisation through specialised institutions can provide valuable manpower for economic growth.
 Pace-setting schools(Navodaya Vidhyalayas): It aims at:
a) To serve the objective of excellence with equity and social justice
b) To promote national integration by providing opportunities to talented children from different parts of the
country to live and learn together.
c) To develop their full potential
d) To become catalysts of a nation-wide programme of school improvement.
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11. Vocationalisation
 Vocationalisation courses : It is meant to develop a healthy attitude amongst students towards work and
life, to enhance individual employability to reduce the mismatch between the demand and supply of
skilled manpower and to provide an alternative for those intending to pursue higher education without
particular interest .
 Coverage : It is proposed that vocational courses cover 10 percent of higher secondary students by 1995
and 25% by 2000.
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12. Higher education
 Autonomous commission : The revised policy has recommended the setting up of an autonomous
commission to give boost and direction to higher education.
 Open university and distance learning: It is an instrument of democratizing education. The flexibility and
innovativeness of the learning system are particularly suited to the diverse requirements of the citizens of
our country including those who joined the vocational streams.
 IGNOU : Indira Gandhi National Open University established in 1985, supports establishment of open
universities in states.
 National Open System: Open schools strengthened and open learning facilities extended in a phased
manner at the secondary level in all parts of the country.
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13. Technical and management
education
The All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE) which has been given statutory status would be
responsible for :
planning ,
formulating and the maintenance of norms and standard,
accreditation,
funding of priority areas ,
monitoring and evaluation ,
certification and awards and
ensuring the coordinated and integrated development of technical and management education.
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14. Reorienting the content and process of
education
 Population education : population education must be viewed as an important part of the nations strategy
to contain the growth of population. Starting at the primary and secondary levels with inculcating of
consciousness about the looming crisis due to population growth. Population education programmes
should motivate and inform youth and adults about family planning and responsible.
 National Examination Reform Framework: It would be prepared to serve as a set of guidelines to the
examining bodies which would have freedom to innovate and adopt the framework to suit the specific
situations.
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15. The management education
– Redress of Grievances : Education tribunals fashioned after
Administrative Tribunals would be established at the national and
state levels to redress the grievances of teacher.
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