THE FOLLOWING ARE THE ACHIEVEMENTS THAT VALUE EDUCATION: 1. Expansion in Literacy Levels In the year 1951 the literacy level in India was as low as 18%. To what advanced 2023 it has about to 77.7%. It has evolved for the better for women. It has led to promotion of gender equality across the educatiRead more
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE ACHIEVEMENTS THAT VALUE EDUCATION:
1. Expansion in Literacy Levels
In the year 1951 the literacy level in India was as low as 18%. To what advanced 2023 it has about to 77.7%.
It has evolved for the better for women. It has led to promotion of gender equality across the educational levels.
2. Meaningful Universal access meaning primary education.
The RTE, 2009 also declared right to education for age group of 6-14 years children as fundamental right.
Public led schemes such as sarva shiksha abhiyan and the schemes like the mid day meal have made it possible to have school enrollment with dropouts reduced.
3. Widening Higher Education
India is the third largest country on the planet and a higher education supplier after the USA and China.
Sturdy higher education has been preserved by building institutions such as, the IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, and NLUs for National Law.
4. Digital education and the transition to the EdTech revolution.
Digital India marked its importance for online through various online learning platform like SWAYAM, DIKSHA, and ePathshala.
The lockdown ensured that, more Byju’s, Unacademy & Vedantu are implementing EdTech online course delivery platforms.
5. Focus on Skills
Skill India mission is for vocational training and provide youth employable skills.
National Education policy (NEP) 2020 is aimed at providing an education system that is balanced, digitalised and enables persons to develop skills and abilities.
Problem in Education
However, as with all these, there are still some drawbacks. These include:
Quality of Education: In today’s world the quality should be consistent in the city and in remote villages and countryside.
Dropout Rates: Especially, in secondary education that can be explained by the presence of socioeconomic factors.
Teacher Training: Teacher quality and training program, specifically concerning developmental areas.
Digital Divide: How to facilitate access to technology/Internet in students of rural areas as being lag behind urban students.
NEP 2020 is one of the right directions for the India education system to transform for the 21st century.
The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) examination is a prestigious and rigorous test in India for recruiting candidates into the Civil Services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS), among others. It is conducted in thrRead more
The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) examination is a prestigious and rigorous test in India for recruiting candidates into the Civil Services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS), among others. It is conducted in three stages:
1. Preliminary Examination: This consists of two objective-type papers — General Studies (GS) and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). The Preliminary exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of current events, history, geography, polity, and basic aptitude.
2. Main Examination: This is a descriptive test involving nine papers, including essay writing, general studies (four papers), an optional subject (two papers), and one paper on language proficiency. The Main exam assesses a candidate’s in-depth knowledge of various subjects and their ability to articulate and analyze complex issues.
3. Interview (Personality Test): This final stage evaluates a candidate’s personality, suitability for a civil service role, and overall demeanor. It is designed to test the candidate’s mental alertness, leadership qualities, and integrity.
The examination is known for its difficulty and requires comprehensive preparation in diverse areas including general studies, current affairs, and specific optional subjects.
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