Synopsis The book attempts to provide a meaningful explanation of issues like. What is the role of schools in social transformation? How educational institutes can assist in achieving the goals of secularism, socialism and Democracy? Why should the education of girls be emphasized? How can we fulfill the constitutional provisions regarding free and universal compulsory education? All these issues are explained in the light of the reports of the committees and commissions on education, resolutions and National Policies on Education. The book should prove of great use to research scholars, teachers and students.