The Broken Blackboards of India: Why Our Education System is Failing the Future
The Constitution of India directs the State and the Government of India to provide equal opportunities for education to its citizens. This serves as a guidebook for the authorities. However, does it truly matter to the State, the Government, and its citizens? When the British left India, the country's literacy rate was a mere 10%. From an entirely agrarian society, we gradually built and strengthened our educational infrastructure, creating educational hubs in almost every field of study. Yet, contemporary India faces massive challenges. Challenges in Contemporary India Inefficient Education Policies Inefficient Infrastructure Improper Auditing and Lack of Transparency Low Coordination within Departments and the Bureaucracy Lack of Research and Innovation Opportunities Irresponsible Government and Citizens 1. Inefficient Education Policies The contemporary world is data-driven and technology-led. The Government of India introduced the National Education Policy (NEP), yet today, aro...