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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said commercialization of education is adversely affecting its quality which is not good for the future of the country.
Speaking at a function organized by a private educational institution in Rajasthan’s Sikar, Dhankhar said, “I see all around that what started as charitable work has now become commerce. Education becoming a business is the future of the country. Not good for.”
Saying that education was never a source of income but a medium of sacrifice and charity to build a healthy society, Dhankhar lamented that today it has become a commodity which is being sold for profit, thereby reducing its value. Quality is being adversely affected.
He said, “In some cases it is even taking the form of extortion. This is a matter of concern.”
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Dhankhar said, “Educational institutions should be financially sustainable, but it is the responsibility of the industry to nurture them from time to time. Corporate houses should use their CSR funds liberally to build institutions and finance new courses This will help in the progress of the country.” ,
He also said that industries are the biggest beneficiaries of research and innovation, which gives the country strength in front of the world.
The Vice President said, students today want to study abroad but there are many opportunities in India and institutions and industry leaders should make them aware of this to prevent brain drain and loss of foreign exchange.
Dhankhar said, “Young people generally chase after 8-10 types of jobs, but there are huge opportunities in different sectors. The basket of opportunities is getting bigger every day, but most of our students are not fully aware of it. “
He said, “There is a need to create awareness among the youth about the ever-expanding basket of opportunities. I call upon educational institutions and industry leaders to organize seminars and make students aware about the various opportunities available to them “
Calling for maximum use of technology to deliver quality education to students, the Vice President also praised the National Education Policy, which he called a “game changer”.
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