Education Department

Education is the pillar upon which the fate of a country depends. It is the light through which all dreams and imagination can gain insight. The people of the country are the soul of any nation and should be regarded as its most valuable resource. Sustainable development must be based on the integrated growth of every citizen, beginning from childhood and continuing throughout life.

Earlier, all concerns and issues related to education were handled under the Ministry of Education & Labour Department. However, it was recognized that education is the foundation for enabling citizens to acquire the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes required to become responsible and active members of society.

In pursuance of the nation's overall development, the Ministry of Human Resource Development was established on 26 September 1985 through the 174th Amendment to the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961. The establishment of the Ministry reflected the growing importance of education in shaping the nation's human resources and overall development.

The Government of India directed all State Governments to establish separate Departments of Human Resource Development to ensure effective governance and continuous progress in the education sector. Since then, all matters relating to education have been administered by both the Central and State Governments through their respective Departments of Education.