Knowledge has been recognised as the key driving force in the 21st century and India’s ability to emerge as a globally competitive player will substantially depend on its knowledge resources. To foster generational change, a systemic transformation is required that seeks to address the concerns of the entire knowledge spectrum. The National Knowledge Commission (NKC) was constituted in June 2005 by the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, under the Chairmanship of Mr. Sam Pitroda, to prepare a blueprint of reform of India’s knowledge related institutions and infrastructure. In three years, NKC has submitted recommendations on 27 focus areas listed below.

1. Right to Education

2. Language

3. Translation

4. Libraries

5. Knowledge Network

6. Health Information Network

7. Portals

8. School Education

9. Vocational Education

10. Higher Education

11. Medical Education

12. Legal Education

13. Management Education

14. Engineering Education

15. Open and Distance Education

16. Open Educational Resources

17. More Talented Students in Maths and Science

18. More Quality Ph.Ds

19. National Science and Social Science Foundation

20. Legal Framework for Public Funded Research

21. Intellectual Property Rights

22. Innovation in India

23. Entrepreneurship in India

24. Traditional Health Systems

25. Agriculture

26. Enhancing Quality of Life

27. E-governance

NATIONAL KNOWLEDGE COMMISSION,
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
NEW DELHI.