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Unit 9: National Knowledge Commission 2009

• The 86th Constitutional amendment act made the Right to Education a Fundamental Right. Notes
• In the current scenario an understanding and command over the English language is a
most important determinant of access to higher education, employment possibilities and
social opportunities.
• The developments in information and communication technology have created new
opportunities for enhancing the efficiency of health care delivery.

9.11 Keywords

• Scenario : a discription of how things might happen
• Amendment : The process of changing a law or a document
• Vision : The ability to see

9.12 Review Questions
1. Write the terms of reference of National Knowledge Commission.
2. Write the short notes on the following :
(a) Right to Education (b) National Knowledge Network
(c) Health Information Network (d) Sehoul Education
3. How many possible networking options are suggested by the wid consultations with
experts and technology provisions?
4. What are the recommendations for developing a health information network?
5. Briefly describe the quality and management.
Answer: Self Assessment
1. (i) Dr. Manmohan Singh (ii) Society (iii) National Knowledge Commission
(iv) Education System
(v) Education

9.13 Further Readings

1. Development of Education Systems : Dash Bn, SC Shaoo, Briykithore Dayal,
Dominannt Publisher & Distributer.
2. Educational Regimes in Contemporary India : Radhika Chopra , Patricia M Jeffery,
Dash Bn, A K Agrawal

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