Importance of Education
What is the importance of education? What is the literacy rate of India? Does everyone exercise the right to education in our country?
Importance of Education
Education is very important for an individual to grow in life. Some of the reasons for the importance of education are:-
1. Makes people better citizens- Education makes an individual a better person. They can understand the difference between good and bad. They can develop morals and make decisions accordingly.
2. Better-paying jobs- A person can get a high-paying job if they are educated. This is the reason behind India has such a high availability of cheap labor. The majority of the population is uneducated. Research shows that an educated person is much more financially capable and stable than an uneducated one.
3. Creates employment- Educated people are more likely to be employed than uneducated people. A country needs to have a high employment rate as it increases the overall GDP of the country.
Contribution to society- An educated person can contribute to society in a better way than an uneducated person. One can become a scientist, doctor, teacher, businessman, etc. Education is very important for the development and growth of an individual.
4. Creates equal opportunities- If a person is uneducated, they do not have the same opportunities to grow as compared to an educated one. Education helps in creating equal opportunities for people to grow and develop. It is very essential for poor countries like India. The people can get rid of poverty through education.
5. Increase standard of living- If an individual is educated, his standard of living increases as he can find a better-paying job and use it to increase his standard of living. An educated person is happier and satisfied with their life than an uneducated person. Education gives a person to change his/her life.
The world is constantly changing, and we need to be educated and learn those changes to survive. It is a basic fundamental right for everyone in India to the right to education.
– Written By Nehal Rathi
Human beings require some basic skills to earn a living. Since ancient times, when humans were Hunters and gatherers, they understood the importance of skills. Without skill, Hunters and gatherers would not be able to catch prey and fulfill when needs for food, shelter, clothes, etc. So they used to teach their next generation also these skills. When India saw the rise of kingdoms, it also witnessed the rise of various teaching institutions for the nobles and princes. These were termed as gurukulas. The Nalanda University of India is one of the oldest universities in the world. From this fact, we conclude that the ancient people also understood the requirement of education and its need for proper administration and functions of daily life as well.
In the 21st century, the right to education is a basic right for everyone. The government has started many initiatives, like the school Chalo Abhiyan. These types of initiatives are for people who cannot afford the fees of private school. The government has also opened various government schools for the teaching and basic education of slum children. They have started a scheme like midday meal so that they can attract more children, especially girls, to come to school and study. The government is trying its best to make more and more people in this country literate.
Education is important because it enables a person in their growth and opens a plethora of opportunities for them. Without education, a person would not be aware of their rights and duties, and such citizens are seldom an asset to the country.
With the spread of education, there will be more equality, the basic income of people will also increase, the standard of living of people will be raised, and so not.
Education is everyone’s right, and we all should encourage everyone around us to exercise this right for their well-being and success.
– Written By Soniya Sanyal
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