module 4 Philosophy
## **Module 4.1: Radhakrishnan Commission (1948–1949)** ### *(The University Education Commission)* ### **1. Introduction & Historical Context** * **Appointment:** Appointed in **November 1948** by the Government of India. * **Chairman:** **Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan** (renowned philosopher, educationist, and later the second President of India). * **Significance:** It was the **first major education commission** appointed in Independent India. * **Mandate:** To review the status of Indian university education and suggest improvements to meet the socio-political, cultural, and economic needs of a newly independent nation. * **Report Submission:** The commission submitted its comprehensive report in **August 1949**. ### **2. Aims and Objectives of Higher Education** The commission redefined the vision of university education, shifting it from colonial administrative training to nation-building: * **Fostering Democratic Values:** To train youth fo...