Highlight various issues in Indian education system. Suggest some measures to improve it.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Social Justice (Education)
Topic: Social Justice (Education)
Q3. Highlight various issues in Indian education system. Suggest some measures to improve it. (150 words, 10M)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express, Insights on India
Why the question: While budgetary allocations for improving infrastructure, quality, and access to education have increased over the last three years, the allocation for Research and Development (R&D) continues to stand at an abysmal level of 0.7 per cent of the GDP, much below the global average of 1.8 per cent. Key Demand of the question: To identify the issues in the Indian education system and propose measures for improvement. Directive: Highlight – Point out the main issues and suggest solutions concisely. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Briefly introduce the Indian education system with some data Body: First part: Issues in the Indian Education System Mention poor quality of education, inadequate infrastructure, disparities in access and equity and Point out low investment in R&D. Second part: Measures to Improve the Education System Suggest updating and modernising the curriculum, improving teacher training programs, developing infrastructure, especially in rural areas, increased funding in R&D, policies for equitable access to education. Conclusion: Emphasise the need to address these issues for a robust and inclusive education system.
Why the question:
While budgetary allocations for improving infrastructure, quality, and access to education have increased over the last three years, the allocation for Research and Development (R&D) continues to stand at an abysmal level of 0.7 per cent of the GDP, much below the global average of 1.8 per cent.
Key Demand of the question:
To identify the issues in the Indian education system and propose measures for improvement.
Directive:
Highlight – Point out the main issues and suggest solutions concisely.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Briefly introduce the Indian education system with some data
First part: Issues in the Indian Education System
Mention poor quality of education, inadequate infrastructure, disparities in access and equity and Point out low investment in R&D.
Second part: Measures to Improve the Education System
Suggest updating and modernising the curriculum, improving teacher training programs, developing infrastructure, especially in rural areas, increased funding in R&D, policies for equitable access to education.
Conclusion:
Emphasise the need to address these issues for a robust and inclusive education system.