A Need for Right to Education

In today's world, education facilitates learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, morals, beliefs, habits, and personal development. Teaching, training, storytelling, discussion, and directed research are among the methods of education. Educators frequently guide learners; however, learners can also educate themselves. Any experience that has a lasting effect on how one thinks, feels, or acts may be considered educational, regardless of whether it takes place in a formal or informal setting. Reforms in education may focus on improving quality and efficiency, relevance in students' lives, or effective problem-solving in modern or future societies, or on evidence-based methodologies. Certain governments and the United Nations recognize education as a human right. Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals prioritizes quality education for all.

ROLE OF EDUCATION

In order to ensure the human dignity of all individuals, education in all its forms (informal, non-formal, and formal) is vital. The aims of education, as set out in the International human rights law (IHRL), are therefore all directed to the realization of the individual’s rights and dignity. These include, among others, ensuring human dignity and the full and holistic development of the human personality; fostering physical and cognitive development; allowing for the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and talents; contributing to the realization of the full potential of the individual; enhancing self-esteem and increasing confidence; encouraging respect for human rights; shaping a person’s sense of identity and affiliation with others; enabling socialization and meaningful interaction with others; enabling a person to shape the world around them enables their participation in community life; contributing to a full and satisfying life within society, and empowering and allowing for the increased enjoyment of other human rights. The state and society are also transformed by education. A major mechanism by which social groups, in particular indigenous peoples and minorities, are maintained from generation to generation, passing on language, culture, identity, values, and customs, education is also one of the key ways that states ensure economic, social, political, and cultural interests.

India is the second-largest market for eLearning after the United States and a cradle of premier colleges like IITs and NITs, considered to be among the best in the world. What is the reason that a country like India still demands better education?

Drawbacks of Indian Education System

1. The Indian education system grades students based on their academic performance, not their overall performance. This disadvantages students who are not very good at specific subjects. As a result, a student cannot look beyond the main subjects he or she selects.

2. Even though theoretical understanding of any subject is important, it doesn't play a major role in implementing these ideas in the real world. Because the students lack practical knowledge, they are perplexed when they go out in the real world.

3. Often, students memorize formulas and theories without really understanding them. This is due to a lack of attention paid to the understanding part before moving forward.

4. Due to high fees in urban areas, getting an education is hard, whereas there are fewer or no schools in rural areas, which results in the depletion of the literacy rate in India.

5. Even though India has a large number of experienced teachers, schools in rural areas face a shortage of quality teachers. Teachers are often inexperienced and not qualified enough to teach the students effectively, which causes the students to lose the basic demand for education.

6. Gender discrimination where girls are not allowed to attend a school or pursue their dream job and are forced to get married and do household chores.

Social Inequality

In the 21st century, gender inequality remains a barrier to universal access to education. Conservative attitudes towards the female gender role impede women's and girls' access to education. “Around 750 million adults are illiterate worldwide, with two-thirds of them being women.” The causes of this problem include gender inequality, misogynistic violence, marriage, and pregnancy, which are often related to poverty and geographic isolation. Through the activism of Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani Nobel laureate, the advocacy for women's right to education became a global movement in the second decade of the 21st century.

Right to Education for Everyone & Its Benefits

As a result of education, poverty is reduced, inequalities are reduced, women are empowered, and every individual reaches their full potential.

As well as bringing economic benefits to a country, it can also help societies achieve lasting peace and sustainable development. Education is the key to achieving all other human rights.

The primary goal should be to improve the grading system. Rote learning must be avoided. In addition, students should receive practical knowledge. A curriculum should reflect the current needs of the world. There needs to be a change in the way teachers and faculty are employed.

There needs to be proper training for teachers and faculty. Governments and other organizations should be aware of the importance of quality education. It is important to think about a child's overall development and give priority to ensuring that the child reaches a holistic level of development.

An individual's education plays an important role in their development, which in turn makes them responsible citizens. Educating citizens to be responsible citizens is crucial to the country's future. The educated person is aware of his or her rights and does not tolerate injustice in society, which contributes to fighting injustice. Education is a fundamental human right, and therefore a good education system is essential for every country to have.