The Evolution of Primary Education in Assam Historically Before Indian Independence

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Published: 2024-09-12
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/
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Evolution, Primary Education, Assam, Historical, Indian Independence

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Guptajit Pathak
Head, Department of History, Co-ordinator, Environmental Studies, Former- Co-ordinator, IQAC, Geetanagar College, Guwahati, Assam, Academic Counsellor, IGNOU, Guwahati Regional Centre, Guwahati, Assam
Nizara Devi Adhikary
Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of Education, Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Vishwavidyalaya, Nagaon, Assam, India

Abstract

The present paper explores the Evolution of Primary Education in Assam Historically Before Indian Independence. Fundamental education is essential to the entire educational system. This is when the child's official schooling starts. It serves as the framework for the educational system. The broad adoption of literacy can be attributed to this period of education. Widespread literacy is necessary for modernisation, social structure, economic growth, and the smooth operation of democratic institutions. Thus, improving average worker capability and increasing national efficiency should place a high premium on primary education. The purpose of this essay is to chart the evolution of basic education in Assam before the state gained independence. Its goal is to understand how primary education in Assam has changed since before independence. According to the Indian Constitution, free and compulsory education is available to all children up to the age of 14. It additionally facilitates our realisation of the many actions implemented periodically to implement the command of Article 45 of our constitution.

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Vol. 2 No. 9 (2024): Excellencia: International Multi-disciplinary Journal of Education

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Pathak , G., & Adhikary , N. D. (2024). The Evolution of Primary Education in Assam Historically Before Indian Independence. Excellencia: International Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Education (2994-9521), 2(9), 198-205. https://doi.org/10.5281/

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