Education is an inevitable part for development of a stable economic & social setup. It provides yardsticks & lays down pathways for the economic wellbeing & social mobility. Education confers and refines the power to the citizens to ensure the resources available in any country and ensures the holistic development of the country across all sectors. Instilling ideals that support social cohesiveness and national identity, it also functions as an integrative force in society. A population with a high level of education and the necessary information, attitudes, and skills is crucial for a nation’s economic and social progress. The sector that has the most influence over how a country’s future will be shaped is education. Even though it has a long history of producing world-class universities like Takshashila and Nalanda, India currently faces numerous educational obstacles.
The state of education system in India is impacted by resources, access and quality. There is a wide disparity that exists between states as also in between urban and rural areas.
The country’s higher learning system has seen a dramatic increase in enrollment recently, placing an unsustainable pressure on the pedagogical and physical facilities of schools and universities. Indeed, as of today there are more than 1000 universities in India and accordingly they have many affiliated higher education institutions. However, the question of delivering quality is a concern.
To increase student options, academic and curriculum improvements are needed to strike a delicate balance between professional higher education that is market-oriented and liberal higher education. Higher learning institutions must be in line with both domestic economic needs and those of the international market. JIMS, VK –II provides innovative and industry structured framework of education to apprise students of the market requirements. The current curricula at JIMS , VK-II caters to various job market niches and also offers opportunities for self-employment.
The truth is that private institutions currently enroll about 60% of all students in higher education. There are also valid reasons for worrying that many of these organizations are subpar, exploitative, and have the glaring flaws. However, at JIMS VK-II continuous guest lectures by eminent market personalities, regular industry visits and conduct of business activities reforms the age old class room training and provides necessary autonomy that is needed to develop unique capabilities in students while they still remain accountable for maintaining quality and carrying out their social obligations.
Since education is the cornerstone of human civilization, it must be taken extremely seriously. Youth who are searching for possibilities within the country will find their concerns satisfied if education standards are maintained. To become a strong nation in the years to come, a nation must be developed on both the economic and educational fronts. More information and proof than ever before is available about the specifics of India’s learning dilemma. The timing is right for prompt and successful decentralized action to raise the caliber of young people’s educational outcomes. Therefore, unless we make sure that our children grow up with the information, opportunities, and skills they require to assist one another, their families, and their surroundings, India’s much awaited desire to see itself as global leader will be a shallow dreamy phase.
Dr. Punitika Batra
Assistant Professor, BBA Department