Synopsis Secondary education is the connecting link between primary education and higher education and it is often considered as the most important segment of an individual’s learning. In India, secondary education starts with classes 9-10 leading to higher secondary classes 11 and 12 and is expected to prepare young persons between the age group 14-18 in the world of work and entry into higher education. The objectives of secondary education are formulated on the basis of the guidelines prepared by the National Policy of Education The major aim of secondary education is to enable the learners to acquire new knowledge, skills, use modern science and technology, develop positive outlook and scientific attitude, to acquire skills for self-employment and to inspire them with patriotism, and religious, moral, cultural and social values. The present volume describes the history, status, role and development of secondary education in India in an elegant style. The role of government policies, centrally sponsored schemes and supporting organizations in the development of secondary education are elaborately discussed. The book will be highly elaborately discussed. The book will be highly useful for education students, education planners, teachers, principles and others related with secondary education.