benchmarks for learning outcomes.

The Committee has also recommended periodic external evaluation

of pre and in service teacher training programs and institutions, and quality of education.

In conclusion, I will like to thank all members of the Committee who contributed by their
knowledge, experience and wisdom; and all officers of State Education Department who provided
logistic and administrative support in this long and laborious exercise. The Committee members hope
that Government will find the report useful in creating a legal framework not merely for providing free,
but also quality education for all.

Sudhir Mankad
Chairman