Question

State two problems of education sector in India.

Write four problems of education sector in India.

Write three problems of Indian education.

Answer 1

1. The rural areas have been ignored. People in cities can get any kind of education, but people in rural places can’t.
2. The country is also in bad shape because the government doesn’t spend much money. In 1950–1951, it promised to give it 6% of its GDP. Still, it’s only 4%, which is much less than what’s needed.
3. The quality of education is fairly low.

Answer 2

1. Education for All Still a Dream: Despite improvements in literacy rates from 17% in 1951 to 73% in 2011, the absolute number of illiterates has increased. The total number of illiterates in India is still very large, comparable to the entire population at the time of independence.
2. Gender Bias in Education: Education in India is gender biased; educational opportunities are not equally available to male and female children. Female enrolment ratios are relatively lower, and their drop-out rates are higher compared to males.
3. Low Access Level in Rural Areas: There is a significant disparity in access to education between rural and urban areas, with access levels considerably lower in rural populations.
4. Inadequate Funds for Education: Although the government has promised to spend 6% of GDP on education, actual expenditure remains around 3.8% of GDP. Inadequate funding also affects the quality of higher education, availability of research funds, and publication of educational material in Indian languages.