National Policy on Education (1986, Revised 1992) — Programme of Action
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Summary
Revised programme of action for the National Policy on Education with emphasis on Operation Blackboard, minimum levels of learning, Navodaya Vidyalayas, restructuring of higher education, and strengthening of UGC and AICTE.
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record (Curated)
PublishedThursday, 7 May 1992
Affected Population~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
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Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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