Education in India

Education in India is a fundamental aspect of the country's social and economic development. It is governed by both the Union Government and the states, with some responsibilities lying with the Union and the states having autonomy for others. The various articles of the Indian Constitution provide for education as a fundamental right.

History

The history of education in India is marked by the contributions of eminent scholars such as Aryabhata, Varahamihira, Chanakya, Patanjali, Charaka, and Sushruta. The world's first university was established in Takshashila in 700 BCE where scholars from all over the world came for higher studies.

Structure

The structure of the Indian education system is divided into several levels: pre-primary, primary, upper primary, secondary, and higher secondary (or high school), and higher education which includes undergraduate and postgraduate education.

Challenges

Despite the improvements in the Indian education system, it still faces numerous challenges such as lack of adequate infrastructure, insufficient funding, quality of education, and issues of access, equity, and inclusiveness.

Government Initiatives

The government has launched several initiatives to improve the quality of education in India. These include the Right to Education Act, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan, and Midday Meal Scheme.

See Also

• List of universities in India
• List of educational institutions in India
• National Council of Educational Research and Training
• Central Board of Secondary Education
• Indian Certificate of Secondary Education
• Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations