Decree No. 17 Regarding the Establishment of a People's Education Service

Decree No. 17 of 1945 established the People's Education Service nationwide to promote universal education for citizens, proposed by the Minister of National Education and approved by the Council of Ministers.

Document No.17
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byVõ Nguyên Giáp — Bộ trưởng
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued08/09/1945
Effective23/09/1945
In force from
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 17 of 1945 established the People's Education Service nationwide to promote universal education for citizens, proposed by the Minister of National Education and approved by the Council of Ministers.

Scope of application

All Vietnamese citizens

Key points

  • The Provisional Government of Democratic Republic of Vietnam established the People's Education Service throughout the entire territory of Vietnam (Clause I).
  • Mr. Nguyen Cong My was appointed as Director of the People's Education Service (Clause II).
  • The Minister of Interior, the Minister of Finance, and the Minister of National Education must implement this decree within their respective jurisdictions.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enhance educational opportunities for citizens.
  • Improve the universal education system.
  • Initial difficulties in resource allocation and implementation organization.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When was the People's Education Service established?

September 8, 1945

Who was appointed as Director of the People's Education Service?

Mr. Nguyen Cong My

Full text

DECREE-LAW

No. 17 dated September 8, 1945

CHAIRMAN OF THE TEMPORARY DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT

At the proposal of the Minister of National Education,

After deliberation by the Council of Ministers;

 

ISSUES THE DECREE-LAW:

Clause I: Establishing a People's Education Service throughout Vietnam.

Clause II: Appoint Mr. Nguyen Cong My as Director of the People's Education Service.

Clause III: The Ministers of Interior, Finance, and National Education shall implement this decree-law within their respective jurisdictions./.

 

 

Vo Nguyen Giap

(Signed)

 

 

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