Question 7GS2GS2

Can the infusion of foreign educational institutions be a transformative step in enhancing the global competitiveness of higher education in India and addressing the prevailing quality challenges? Justify.

Introduction

India spends 2.5% of GDP on education sector and ASEP reports suggest large scale 'learning poverty' in India, highlighting the need for foreign education entry.

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Main Body

Ensuring global competitiveness of higher education: (1) Good practices can be emulated (2) Ensure entry of funds into Indian education system (3) Bring in diverse set of courses: Ex - Howard's courses on Machine learning, AI, IoT etc. (4) Grasp the changing times: Ex - Credit system to study courses from both Medical and Engineering. (5) Bridge the divide between theory and practical

Issues with these: (1) Might create greater divides. Rich would be able to send their kids, poor won't be able to. (2) Lack of clarity on content - might lead to anti-India subjects. (3) IP rights issue - win will gain in case of an innovation. (4) Issue with access - whether there be urban oriented or cater to rural areas as well. Way forwardfull good teachers from these institutes as 'guest lectures' - 'Institute of eminence' will help bridge the gap - Involve SWAYAM scheme to get good online lectures We need to ensure Gandhi's Talisman of Nat Talim and learning by doing while introducing measures in education.

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Conclusion

We need to ensure Gandhi's Talisman of Nat Talim and learning by doing while introducing measures in education.

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Topper

MEDHA ANAND

AIR 132023

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Social Sector Services - Health, Education, Human Resources

Education

Higher Education and Quality

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217

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analytical

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