Manuscript Number : GISRRJ23668

Struggle for Basic Education in 21st Century India

Authors(1) :-Abhishek Dubey

This essay offers a thorough analysis of the complex issues and encouraging measures surrounding the fight for basic education in modern-day India. We trace the development of socio-economic elements that influence educational access and quality across time, from the early educational movements to the post-independence legislative frameworks. The examination of important policy interventions, such as the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE), is the focus. Beyond the creation of policies, we examine the complex issues of their implementation, addressing discrepancies between the intended and real effects. In the quest for educational excellence, factors such as the caliber of teachers, the shortcomings in infrastructure, and the changing role of technology are crucial. The study emphasizes the critical role that community involvement plays in closing the educational gap, highlighting grassroots efforts and the impact of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Programs like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Navodaya Vidyalayas, as well as case studies like the Kerala model, provide insights into practical approaches to enhancing educational outcomes. Success stories such as the Diksha platform and the Akash tablet project demonstrate the transformative power of technology integration. However, inclusive methods are required to ensure fair access to technical resources due to obstacles created by the digital divide. The article concludes with a summary of the main findings, highlighting the ongoing importance of the fight for basic education and issuing a call to action. The recommendations include changing policies, including the community, and taking inspiration from successful models in India and around the world. The purpose of this article is to inform and inspire transformative actions for an inclusive and equitable educational landscape by providing a thorough guide to the intricacies surrounding basic education in 21st-century India.

Authors and Affiliations

Abhishek Dubey
TGT Mathematics, S.D Public school, Delhi, India

Struggle, Basic, Education, Century, legislative, frameworks, India

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Publication Details

Published in : Volume 6 | Issue 6 | November-December 2023
Date of Publication : 2023-11-15
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 46-55
Manuscript Number : GISRRJ23668
Publisher : Technoscience Academy

ISSN : 2582-0095

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Abhishek Dubey, "Struggle for Basic Education in 21st Century India", Gyanshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (GISRRJ), ISSN : 2582-0095, Volume 6, Issue 6, pp.46-55, November-December.2023
URL : https://gisrrj.com/GISRRJ23668

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