Question Q.9GS2GS1
Explain the significance of population education in light of India's status as the world's most populous nation.
Main Body
India approached China to become most populous country at 1.4 billion population mainly.
Significance of population education:
1Rupees demographic dividend by skilling youth
Eg: Only 44% of youth have formal skill training (PLEFs)
2Contribution to Viksit Bharat - by adding to workforce in various sectors
Eg: High-skilled skillingIT automationmore GDP.
3Inclusive workforce and gender equality
Eg: Women education and skillingassist 27% of GDP.
4Responsible consumption and utilisation
of women.
Eg: Education on water harvesting, etc.
5die education in schools on concepts of socially autonomy, etc.
6adult education on fertility justicity
Eg: contraception use (PHCs).
7Environmental education to instil stress on nature
Eg: Aspirational forum in eco-sensitive area, Amalfi areas.
Steps taken:
1Capital literacy through Bangalore penetration
Eg: BHARATNET (PMNJAN)
2NEP 2020 on new pedagogy.
3Private sector collaborations such as Micro-Edu collabs.
Education of population needed to optimum utilization of potential in the Amrit Kaal.
160 words13 paragraphs
- Uses demographic dividend framework effectively
- Connects education to GDP growth
- Identifies gender equality dimension
- Links to Viksit Bharat vision
- Incorporates environmental education dimension
- References contemporary schemes like NEP 2020
- Mentions Bharatnet for literacy
- Connects to Amrit Kaal vision
Topper
SURAMYA SHARMA
AIR 3592025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues
Population Education
Population & Poverty
Writing Stats
160
Total words
13
Paragraphs