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At the Wardha Conference in 1937, Mahatma Gandhi outlined several core ideas for an independent India—entitled Nai-Taleem, meaning “new education.” He described a model of holistic education for the masses that promoted vocational skills and social transformation. Education was seen as a tool to help eradicate poverty and build an egalitarian society.
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Carter, M.J., Pollard, D., Rai, S. (2014). India and US Community Colleges. In: Rumbley, L.E., Helms, R.M., Peterson, P.M., Altbach, P.G. (eds) Global Opportunities and Challenges for Higher Education Leaders. Global Perspectives on Higher Education. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-863-3_38
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