Western Missionaries, proselytization being their main objective, have been the pioneers of progress in the field of education.. The work, with special reference to Arunachal Pradesh, is comprehensive one to acquaint the readers not only the modern period education but also of the ancient times. An useful study for the development of education in the region.
Dr. Nikunja Behari Biswas is a Reader in the Department of Education, Assam University, Silcher. Dr. Biswas had earlier worked in Arunachal University, Itanagar. He has contributed numerous articles.
Foreword, Preface, Development of Education: an overview, Education in Arunachal Pradesh: a historical review, Development of school education, higher education, teacher education, Adult, non-formal, vocational and technical education, Women education, Educational management, Panchayati raj and educational planning: prospects and problems