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“Ail men of every race, condition and age, since they enjoy the dignity of a human being, have an inalienable right to an education that is in keeping with their ultimate goal, their ability, their sex, and the culture and tradition of their country, and also in harmony with their fraternal association with other peoples in the fostering of true unity and peace on earth.”

(Gravissimum Educationis)
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“The women of this country has been placed under a deep debt of gratitude to the several missionary agencies for their valuable contribution to the educational uplift of Indian

women.

(Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddi, freedom fighter and Deputy Chairman of the Madras Legislative Council)

Contents

1. Foreword

2. Introduction

3. Church’s Contribution to Nation building: Education & Health care

4. CBCI: School & College Education

5. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 : Challenges and Opportunities for the Country and the Church

6. Catholic Schools in India today: Challenges

7. New Education Policy & Social Inclusion