This fascinating book provides a historical perspective on the dissemination of education in India, with particular reference to primary education. It is very wide in its sweep and contains an in depth study and analysis of various issues relating to primary education. It gives a detailed account of the efforts taken by the government to implement goal of Universal Primary Education, the problems faced and the constraints encountered and offers constructive suggestions for improvement. A comparative study of the state of primary education in the various states of India, based on exhaustive research and painstaking collection of data is also provided. One become aware of the silent revolution taking place in contrast to the apathetic attitude of the general public and the politicians towards these maters. In short, it is a book that every teacher, official of the education department and every citizen seriously concerned about the progress of the nation must read again and again.
