Education Grant

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— Jacob L. lew's Proposition

University Grants Commission (UGC)

  • It is a Statutory body, Set up in 1956
  • It is charged with coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of higher education.
  • It provides recognition to universities in India, and disburses funds to such recognized universities and colleges.

Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA):

  • Established as a collaborative venture between Canara Bank and the Ministry of Education
  • HEFA offers financial support for the development and enhancement of education infrastructure through the provision of loans.

Constitutional Provisions

The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution in 1976 moved education from the State to the Concurrent List.
●  Article 21A: It provides free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a fundamental Right.
● Article 39(f): It provides that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity
● Article 45: The State shall endeavor to provide, within a period of ten years from the commencement of this Constitution, for free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years.
● ARTICLE 46: The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people.

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All India Survey on Higher Education 2020-21

Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) falls significantly below the national average of 3%

Women, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes registering a GER of 24.9%, 23.1%, and 18.9%, respectively.

Over 72% of students find themselves excluded from the prospect of higher education, primarily due to the fiscal deficit experienced by institutions and students.

India’s GER at the higher education level trails significantly behind the global average of 38% , marking it the lowest among BRICS nations.

Education 2023:

Incheon Declaration(championed by India) and education budget: The current allocation stands at approximately 8% of the GDP.

National Education Policy 2020 is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals-4 (2030). It intended to restructure and re-orient the education system in India. Critically examine the statement(UPSC 2020) (200 WORDS, 10 MARKS)

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