The report compares SES of India with countries such as the USA, UK, China, Sweden, Australia etc focusing on their structures, methods, funding, assessments, and equity measures.
Comparison of India’s SES with other countries
Challenges in India’s education System
- Regional disparities, gender gaps, persistent infrastructure deficits and stark rural-urban inequalities, limited holistic education hinders equitable learning, lack of 21st-century skills hampers employability.
Recommendations
- Increase Education Budget: Aim for 6% of GDP to enhance skills, infrastructure, and innovative learning ecosystems.
- Digital Education: Bridge digital gaps, create localized content, and boost teacher digital literacy.
- Implement NEP 2020: Focus on teacher training, flexible curriculums, and technology to support skill-based education.
- Curriculum Framework: Develop an adaptive curriculum that embraces regional diversity and prioritizes skill-based learning.
- Address Inequities: Focus on rural infrastructure, inclusive curricula, and strategic teacher deployment, drawing from models like Sweden’s disability-inclusive frameworks.
- Pedagogical Changes: Equip teachers with interactive methods to foster critical thinking in dynamic environments.
