The first education commission in Independant India is:

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The University Education Commission has appointed Radhakrishnan as its chairman.

Key Points

The Radhakrishnan Committee's recommendations aided in shaping India's educational system.
It was the first education commission appointed after independent India.
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan is a distinguished scholar and former Vice-Chancellor of Banaras University.
The Commission's 1949 Report examined the state of university education in newly independent India and made recommendations for its development.
On August 15, 1947, Radhakrishnan was asked to chair the University Education Commission.

Thus, The first education commission in Independent India is University Education Commission.

Additional Information

Secondary Education Commission:
- Dr. A Laxman Swami Mudaliar was appointed Chairman of the Secondary Education Commission by the Union Government of India in 1952. Its goal is to make recommendations about how to improve it.
The Education Commission:
- The Education Commission is a worldwide project aimed at accelerating progress on SDG 4: ensuring inclusive and high-quality education and fostering lifelong learning for all.
National Knowledge Commission:
- Sam Pitroda served as the committee's chairman. Based on the recommendations of the National Knowledge Council, India built e-governance and the National Portal of India.