Educational Database For Policy Formulation Status Report Part I

Abstract

From Introduction: Unlike in many other developing countries, the educational database in India is quite rich. The demographic data and the data obtained through comprehensive. All India Educational Surveys and sample surveys constitute the core of this database. The practice initiated by the government on maintaining a continuous dialogue with the educational community through the instrumentality of high level Commissions and Committees for articulating major policy issues provides the essential linkages between research and policy formulation.