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dated June 30, 1957: Elementary education

In order to accelerate the pace of expansion of elementary education and to fulfil the directive of Article 45 of the Constitution, the Government of India have decided that an All-India Council of Elementary Education should be established with effect from July 1, 1957. It will serve as an advisory body. A Government of India resolution to this effect has been published in the Gazette of India on June 29.

The Council may not only examine and appraise proposals referred to it by the Union and State Governments, but may also initiate proposals for the development of elementary education.

The Council will have power to appoint a committee to examine any special problems and appoint not more than two non-members thereon; but the appointment of such non-members on the committee shall require the previous approval of the Chairman.

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