PRACTICAL DATA OF CURRENT SYSTEM - Deepstash

PRACTICAL DATA OF CURRENT SYSTEM

  • Government Spending: ~2.9% of GDP (Recommended: 6%).
  • Literacy Rate: 77.7% (Urban: 87.7%, Rural: 73.5%).
  • Dropout Rates: 14.6% in upper primary (11–13 years).
  • Teacher Shortage: 1 million teachers needed.
  • Teacher-Student Ratio: 1:26 (UNESCO recommends 1:20).
  • Internet Access: 23.8% households (Rural: 14.9%, Urban: 42%).
  • Unemployment: 16% of urban educated youth (15-24 years).
  • Gender Literacy Gap: Male: 84.7%, Female: 70.3%.
  • Private vs. Government Schools: 40% of children attend government schools.
  • India’s Global Rank in Education: 116/174 (Human Capital Index).

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India's education system is at a crossroads. While the world is evolving, our education system remains stuck in outdated practices that stifle creativity, critical thinking, and practical skills. The urgent need for reform has never been clearer. We must shift from rote learning to a system that nurtures innovation, emotional intelligence, and prepares students for the challenges of tomorrow. This is a call to action: for educators, policymakers, and citizens to come together and revolutionize the future of education in India. The time to act is now.

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