India's Modern Educational System

International Journal of Scientific Research And Education, 2016

It has been a comforting slogan:"The world is aging, but India has youth on her side". By the end of this decade, the average age of Indian population will be 29.As the result of this "demographic dividend", by 2040 a quarter of the globe's incremental increase in working population is set to occur in India. Our present workforce (the 15-64 age group) comprises 430 million people. In next 20 years, India will add another 480 million people to its existing workforce of 430 million [1].To convert this demographic dividend into a viable economic resource and to harness the latent potential of the human capital, education remains the most indispensable means. The proposed paper, aims to observe the gaps and loopholes within the Education system using the fundamentals of the Capability Approach, as a holistic mechanism of evaluation and ways which may help in solving the aforementioned problems, thereby, making it possible to utilize the vast demographic dividend of our country.

2025

This paper explores why many young graduates-particularly in India-struggle to confidently offer value (or "utility") in the workforce, despite extensive education. Drawing on observations of widespread underemployment, an influx of applicants for low-paying jobs, and the mismatch between formal degrees and real-world competencies, we argue that the core function of education should be to equip individuals with an understanding of societal institutions and the competencies to thrive within them.

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is Government of India's flagship program for achievement of Universalization of elementary education with 3 key points' access, retention & quality. Being a practitioner in education field at state government sector, initiated & participated research & other academic activities in SSA at elementary & in RMSA at secondary level. On accomplishing goals of SSA at elementary level & RMSA at secondary level, it is urgent need to turn at higher education sector. Because The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has proposed that by 2020, India will have highest 116 million workers in the age bracket of 20-24 years. To take the advantage of this demographic dividend, focus on strengthening Higher Education is necessary. Rashtriya Uchchtar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), the Indian language term for National Higher Education Mission. It is a holistic scheme of development for higher education. With the demographic dividend background, the policy document was decided to analyse to find out the current position of higher education in India, objectives of the mission & salient features of the document. Present paper focuses the thrust areas of the mission with respect to access, equity & excellence in higher education in India. The paper delimits remaining points in the document like prerequisites, internationalization, vocationalization, appraisal & funding. The document reflects the proper timing of implementing RUSA to take the benefits of critical stage of population development of India. It is consistent with missions at the elementary & secondary levels. Proper implementation will result in inclusive development of society & to make the youth globally relevant in employability & competitive too. With this paper, it is tried to call attention towards India about its highest young population & started to educate them for global preparedness, by overcoming its challenges.

Tuijin Jishu/Journal of Propulsion Technology, 2023

The Indian education system is a complex and diverse system that has evolved over the centuries, with influences from different civilizations, religions, and cultures. The Indian education system has made significant progress in expanding access and improving the quality of education, it still faces several challenges.In recent years; the government has introduced several initiatives to address these challenges, such as the National Education Policy 2020, which aims to make education more inclusive, accessible, and effective. Despite the challenges, the Indian education system has produced several world-class scholars, scientists, and leaders, and remains a critical component of India's economic and social development. In this paper an overview of the Indian education system, its merits, de merits, National Education Policy 2020 and few recommendations are discussed that may be useful to the intellectual community and educators at different levels.

One of accelerating factors in India amazing development is education quality. The government takes some strategic policies that contribute directly toward the improvement of human resources quality. The government has, by design, constructed a national system and mechanism in education which create a supporting atmosphere. The policy of free-compulsory education for primary levels allows people to have minimum academic skill and competency that they need tofind a goodjob.

2013

This paper is a conceptual commentary. The idea generated on reading the UNDP Report on Human Development Index (March 2013) which placed India on 136th position among 186 nations, HDI is a composite figure that indicates three elements: education, prosperity and life-expectancy. The Inequality Index analysis shows that India lost maximum on account of education 42.4% compared to life-expectancy (27.1%) and Income 15.8%) Hence this paper is based on exploring the perception and scenario prevailing on name of ‘education’ in India. Researcher explored and reflected on fundamental questions: like unequal distribution of wealth, is there also unequal distribution of wisdom, what are the tiers of ‘education’ and is there a ‘portion’ of hierarchy in education missing in India, and alike. The paper is based on efforts to collate the mutual relationships between and among indicators, secondary data and information.

2019

Education is the root of each nation. A nation won't have the capability to make due in the alert world, if its guidance framework isn't fit for contributing for its enhancement. Indian training framework is broadly criticized in multi-measurements for its inability to make required employability in its understudies as per the business prerequisites and its failure to add to comprehensive development in the country all in all. This paper deeds to feature the issues and give a few answers for purpose them. The study utilizes optional information from different accessible sources. The analyst presumes that the issues in the present training framework that are overwhelming the development of this nation can be handled successfully if helpful and submitted moves are made by the Government to determine them.

2015

This paper discusses India’s demographic dynamics and argues that policymakers have the widest window of opportunity with that segment of population which is poised to enter the workforce between 2030 and 2050 – those in their infancy today and the following decades. They should realize that our employability crisis (as well as to some degree, inequality in the economic and human development sphere) has its roots, inter alia, in the country’s grossly inadequate, inefficient and inequitable early health and education systems.

2016

ABSTRACT:-Demographic dividend refers to a period when fertility rates fall due to significant reductions in child and infant mortality rates thereby reducing the proportion of non-productive dependent population. This fall is often accompanied by an extension of average life expectancy that increases the proportion of the population that is in the working age-group. As more and more members of a family enter into the workforce and start earning, the expenditure of the household on the dependent population decreases as a proportion of the total income which increases savings. The increase in consumption and changes in tastes and preferences increases investment and the need for innovation and technology improvement. It is prophesied that around 60% of India's population will be in the working age group by 2020. This can reap a rich demographic dividend, but without a clear road map, it could turn horribly wrong. A clear vision is a key first step andunder the National Skill Development Policy ( ) the government's target to skill and employ 500 million people by 2022 is a step in the right direction. However, India has been facing difficulty in the realization of demographic dividend. This paper discusses challenges faced in India with an emphasis on Education and Skill Development. It looks into schemes carried out and organizations involved in improving the level of adeptness and skill development of individuals and the extent to which they have been successful. The paper conducts a primary research based on a perceptual survey of a cross section of the society comprising of economists, industry persons and other knowledgeable persons to understand their views on"DemographicDividend". An attempt has been made to identify the challenges and opportunities and to seek remedial measures and recommendations regarding the same.

Benjamin Franklin said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest”. The statement holds ground but the real challenge is how, when and where to invest in knowledge. It will be the endeavour of the author to highlight these challenges. The government of the day faces the twin challenge to see that the immediate needs are taken care of and there is adequate investment in future. Investing in education will yield a favourable return is known to all, yet today we need to write about this is ironical in itself