Osmania University
First Youth Parliament Program Session at Osmania University, Hyderabad
However, this most powerful weapon is rusty in present generation. And the result is a decline in employability skills among the future generation of India. To protect our country from being hampered by this situation and to reach the goal of true education i.e. Intelligence plus character, Youth Parliament Program has taken its first step on 2nd October’16 at Osmania University, Hyderabad.
The session included discussion on the new education policy prepared by Foundation for Democratic Reforms under the leadership of Dr.Jayaprakash Narayan, founding president of Loksatta. Participation of inspiring organizations & individuals who have vast experience in the field of education allowed a scholarly discussion on the proposed bill and 25 new amendments were made.
Education is a powerful weapon which we can use to change the world.
Nelson Mandela
Education
India has around 29.5 percent of its population between the age group of 0-14 years. Currently, India stands at 73rd position among 74 countries in the world (PISA survey), when it is assessed in terms of skills exhibited by children in the areas of mathematics, reading and science. Further, in spite of making strides in achieving near-universal enrolments, increasing drop-out rates still remains a pressing issue. Together with the primary and secondary education sector, India’s higher education sector has also failed to map the future demand for various skills and has not kept pace with industry’s growth. In our society, the fate of 90 percent of people is being determined by the accident of birth and economic conditions. A mere 8 percent of people have access to higher education. The poor are being compelled to pay heavy amounts even for primary education. Read more…