The role of education in meeting the emerging socio-economic challenges of the 21st century, especially in the context of ICT revolution, is the highlights of the book. It embraces in its orbit a multitude of issues from early childhood care to education for peace, 11th Five Year Plan with facts and figures which are suitably culled from authentic sources and annual reports. Since most of the topics discussed form part of the teacher training modules, the book may prove useful to prospective and the serving teachers. Social Scientists engaged in research may also find valuable material in this volume.