Synopsis Education is the key to success for any nation and society. In India the movement for education has come a long way. Particularly in the new millennium, it has acquired a new meaning. Now, it’s a synonym for development and progress. This study covers all the aspects of education in this country – historical background, evolution, cultivation, development, national policies and prospects for future, which makes it an exhaustive, rich and voluminous work on the subject. The logical approach and objective treatment has added to its academic worth. This is an authentic document on Education in India.