Loopholes In Our Education System

The Indian education system was imposed on us by the British. It was to create educated clerks who could serve the British Empire better. But the successive governments did little to change this education system. They only made it worse. Here are some of the major loopholes of our education system that need to change if our country is serious about its development.

1. The disparity in the streams

A huge population of Indian parents and students look up to fields like engineering, law, medicine, and management as "better" streams. Vocational streams are mostly looked down upon. If a young student wishes to make a career out of his hobby, then he might have to fight for it or convince the entire society before heading out for his plans. It is a shame, but a bitter truth that a large number of students have no choice but to do as their parents want them to which in turn crushes their dreams.

2. Right to better education is affected by the students’ religion and caste

A country of billions has only a handful of quality institutions with limited seats. The sad part is that admissions to these institutions are not always through merit. The significant chunk of the limited seats is reserved. Reserved for those who are born in specific communities, irrespective of how financially well off they might be. Construction of schools and employment of more teachers and better facilities for the less fortunate should have been the fundamental solution to this problem, but despite that, the government chooses to implement the politically influenced reservation system blindly.

3. Theoretical knowledge is forced upon the students from a young age

In the education system of India, teachers are made to impart more of theoretical knowledge than that of the practical one to students since a very young age. Haven't you seen young small kids carrying a bag full of books and notebooks on their shoulders to school and then back home like a coolie?! It is high time to impart practical knowledge to students. I believe the biggest flaw of the current education system is that it kills curiosity. Curiosity is human nature, which leads to the development of your brain by practicing practicalities and transforming your thoughts into actions. This is something which I feel is the need of the hour.