UNIT-II/इकाई-II
4. Is present Indian politics providing right direction to education? Give your suggestion.
क्या वर्तमान भारतीय राजनीति, शिक्षा को सही दिशा दे रही है? अपनी सलाह दीजिए।
Here is a complete, detailed, and B.Ed. exam-appropriate answer to Question 4 from UNIT–II in proper notebook-style format.
✅ Q4. Is present Indian politics providing right direction to education? Give your suggestions.
(क्या वर्तमान भारतीय राजनीति, शिक्षा को सही दिशा दे रही है? अपनी सलाह दीजिए।)
(16 Marks – Unit II)
✳️ Introduction:
Education is one of the most powerful instruments for social transformation, economic development, and nation-building.
In India, education is influenced greatly by political decisions and governance.
Thus, the role of Indian politics in shaping education is extremely important.
🏛️ Positive Contributions of Present Indian Politics to Education:
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✅ Implementation of Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009:
➤ Ensures free and compulsory education to children aged 6 to 14 years. -
✅ New Education Policy (NEP) 2020:
➤ Introduced after decades, aims to transform the entire education system.
➤ Focuses on holistic, flexible, multidisciplinary education with skill development. -
✅ Increased Budget Allocation (Partially):
➤ Some states and central policies are increasing investment in school infrastructure, teacher training, and digital tools. -
✅ Digital and Online Learning Initiatives:
➤ Launch of platforms like DIKSHA, SWAYAM, e-Pathshala, etc., after COVID-19.
➤ Promotion of ICT in classrooms. -
✅ Schemes for Marginalized Groups:
➤ Scholarships, mid-day meals, hostels, and free textbooks for SC/ST/OBC/minority and girl students.
❌ Challenges Due to Political Influence in Education:
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⚠️ Politicization of Curriculum and Content:
➤ Curriculum changes based on political ideology, not educational need.
➤ Risk of biased or distorted history/social science content. -
⚠️ Commercialization of Education:
➤ Rapid growth of private institutions with political backing, often compromising quality and affordability. -
⚠️ Uneven Focus on Regions and Groups:
➤ Rural and backward regions often receive less attention or delayed funding.
➤ Marginalized groups still face barriers despite policies. -
⚠️ Lack of Long-Term Vision:
➤ Many political decisions in education are short-term or vote-oriented, not visionary. -
⚠️ Corruption and Mismanagement:
➤ Delayed scholarships, misuse of funds, and poor implementation affect outcomes.
💡 Suggestions for Improving Political Role in Education:
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📘 Education Should Be Free from Party Politics:
➤ Policies must be based on educational research, not political agenda. -
🎯 Strict Implementation of NEP 2020:
➤ Ensure ground-level execution of reforms like foundational literacy, vocational training, and teacher empowerment. -
💰 Increase Budget Allocation to Education (at least 6% of GDP):
➤ More funds for infrastructure, teacher recruitment, digital tools, and inclusion. -
🧑🏫 Empower Teachers, Not Bureaucrats:
➤ Make teachers and educators part of policy-making, not just political appointees. -
🧭 Transparent Monitoring System:
➤ Set up independent bodies to monitor policy impact, fund utilization, and learning outcomes. -
🌍 Promote National and Human Values Through Curriculum:
➤ Education must strengthen constitutional values, unity, secularism, and peace.
📝 Conclusion:
While present-day Indian politics has made positive steps in education, there are still many challenges due to political interference, corruption, and commercialization.
To truly empower the nation, education must be a non-political, value-based, and inclusive priority.
“A nation's progress depends not on how political it is, but how educated its citizens are.”
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