This famous quote is the opening statement of the report submitted by the Education Commission (1964-66).
This commission is popularly known as the Kothari Commission, after its chairman, Dr. D. S. Kothari.
The full opening sentence of the report is: The destiny of India is now being shaped in her classrooms.
This statement emphasizes the crucial role of education in national development.
The Radhakrishnan Commission (1948-49) focused on university education, and the Mudaliyar Commission (1952-53) focused on secondary education. The Kothari Commission was the most comprehensive, covering all aspects of the education sector.