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Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) in India

Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) in India

The Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) was first established in 1920 and dissolved in 1923 as a measure of economy.

Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) in India

  • It was revived in 1935 and had continued to exist till 1994. The pivotal role played by the CABE was recognized by the modified National Policy on Education (1992).
  • Hence it has been reconstituted by the Govt. in July 2004 and the first meeting was held on 10 and 11 August, 2004 accordingly 2 CABE committees were set up in September 2004.
  • This board consists of nominated members representing various interests in addition to elected members form Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
  • Its main function is to advise Central and State Govt. in the field of education.
  • Govt. of India has constituted “Bharat Shiksha Kosh” in order to facilitate donations from India and abroad for implementing Projects/ Programmes connected with the education sector. This was lauched officially on 9th January 2003 during the celebration of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas.
  • The Parliament has passed the 86th Amendment Act, 2002 to make elementary education a fundamental right for children in the age group of 6-14 years by inserting a new Article 21A.

Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) in India

Autonomous Research Organization

  • Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS)- Shimla (1965).
  • Indian council of Historical Research (ICHR) - N. Delhi (1972).
  • Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR)- New Delhi, Lucknow (1977).
  • National Council of Rural Institute (NCRI)- 1955.
  • Indian Council of Social Science Research – New Delhi