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What is the current status of the education system in India?
As per the UDISE 2021-22 report there were approximately 1.5 million schools in India and around 260 million students who were enrolled. As per the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) report, in 2023 there are 1,113 Universities, 43,796 Colleges, and 11,296 Standalone Institutions. Yet we stand at a 69.3 per cent adult literacy rate. out of which adult male literacy rate is 78.8 per cent and the adult female literacy rate is 59.3 per cent.
India's education and skill market is estimated to grow double this decade, from $180 billion in 2020 to $313 in 2030. Which shows people are investing in education a lot and also shows India has one of the biggest advanced education system,
What is the 5-3-3-4 Education System?
Under the New Education Policy 2020, 5-3-3-4 system, student will spend 5 years in the foundation stage,3 years under the middle stage, 3 years under the secondary stage, and lastly 4 years in the higher stage. In other words, the 5-3-3-4 system organizes schooling into stages: 5 years of primary education (ages 6-10), 3 years of upper primary (ages 11-13), 3 years of secondary (ages 14-16), and 4 years of higher secondary (ages 17-18). This shows a framework for the student education journey from primary to higher education level.
School enrollment stood at 265 million children with an additional 1.94 million children enrolled in the primary to higher education level. Total number of children with special needs (CWSN) stands at 2.27 million.
- School Dropout Rate
In all the levels the dropout rate of the students has been in a significant decline.As per the UDISE report 2021-2022, the rate of dropouts at the primary level which was at 4.7 at in 2013-14 has dropped down to 1.5 in 2021-22, the upper primary dropout rate has declined from 3.1 to 3.0 and the secondary dropout declined from 14.5 to 12.6
- School Infrastructure
the basic school facilities continued to improve over the early years. Facilities such as drinking water, toilet for both boys and girls and sanitations in school. These were improved a lot in Samagra Shiksha Scheme and The Swatch Bharat Mission,As per the UDISE report 2021-22, 88.1 per cent schools had girl's toilets in 2012-13 has raised to 97.5 per cent in 2021-22, Boy's toilets from 67.2 per cent to 96.2, hand wash facilities from 36.3 to 93.6 per cent, Library/Reading rooms from 69.2 to 87.3 per cent, Electricity from 54.6 to 89.3 per cent, computers from 22.2 to 47.5 per cent, internet from 6.2 to 33.9 per cent. and all these gaps have been achieved in recent decades.
What Rank is India in Education?
the Literacy rate of India marks at 74% and is ranked 34 by Education Ranking by USN, which brings us ahead of 164 countries, yet we still need to focus on the rest 26% of the population and need to educate them with the importance of education.
What is the Biggest Problem in Indian Educational System?
the biggest problem in the Indian Education System is infrastructure deficiency, teacher shortage, outdated curricula, shortage of books, and insufficient public funds to cover the education cost and these are the biggest challenges towards the nation.
The challenge that Indian Education System faces still in the current stage is the quality of education. Despite the significant improvement in the infrastructure which we have discussed above, many schools and colleges still lack adequate infrastructure and qualified teachers.
One of the most pressing issues is the stark disparity in educational standards between urban and rural areas. the unequal access to education, many rural areas still lack in the quality education.
Why India is Best in Education?
Renowned for producing skilled professionals in fields like technology, medicine, and management, Indian education nurtures innovation and entrepreneurship, contributing to its global standing in various disciplines. Indian Education System is termed best as it is compulsory, has affordable fee structure, has advanced teaching methods with the upcoming growth in the technology field. It also encourages children to participate in practical learning experiences, which promotes practical knowledge, critical thinking, application-based learning, and many more.
In conclusion, while India's education system grapples with challenges, it also holds immense promise. Efforts to enhance quality, bridge urban-rural gaps, and integrate modern learning methodologies are crucial for realizing India's educational aspirations in the 21st century. As the nation moving forward for educational excellence, fostering inclusivity and equal opportunities will be crucial in shaping a brighter future for generations to come.