Synopsis This book is about the national policy on education and literacy in India. The term 'adult education' was first coined in the English language only in 1851. Though, certain striking developments in the field had manifested in different parts of the country, the national policy has come a long way. The nation is firmly committed to providing education for all, the priority areas being free and compulsory primary education, covering children with special needs, eradication of literacy, vocationalisation, education for women's equality and special focus on the education of SCs/STs and the minorities. The book deals in details about various developments that have taken place and also highlights future plans. The author hope students of social sciences and general studies would find the book of great value to them.