Question

Education after Indian independence

Answer 1

1. There has been significant expansion of number of:

1. Anganwadis
2. Schools
3. Universities 
4. Deemed universities
5. Autonomous institutions
6. Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) 
7. Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) 
8. Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs)
9. National Institute of Technology (NITs) 
10. Vocational programmes
11. Open learning
12. Online education 
13. Self-learning opportunities

2. There are waves of certain courses flourishing from time to time. 

3. Enrolment numbers for various courses have been swelling. In several cases, these numbers are spinning beyond control. 

4. The number of teachers has also risen. 

5.The challenges of education have not diminished. 

6. The Draft New Education Policy has been formulated in 2019. It aims to transform education across all levels.