OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION IN

HARYANA

Sushma Berlia Vice President, PHDCCI

22 November, 2005, Chandigarh

Swami Vivekananda’s Vision of Education:

Education signifies life-making, man-making and character-building assimilation of ideas

Education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, intellect is expanded and by which one can stand on one’s own feet

Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man

President Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam’s Vision of Education:

Education which fosters capabilities such as spirit of enquiry, creativity, entrepreneurial and moral leadership central to nation-building in a democracy.

Education which develops in our children these capacities and make them autonomous learners who are self-directed and self-controlled

Knowledge Society:

Knowledge is universal and its creation and dissemination cannot be confined within national boundaries

The globalisation of economy leads to internationalization of higher education for economic benefits, increased social interaction and promotion of international understanding

Rise of concerns in higher education such as fast obsolescence of knowledge, quality, competitiveness of education services, innovations and new practices in delivery

Aspirations & Perceptions of Education for Sustainable Development

Technology, markets and global competition are rapidly transforming all kinds of institutions and human activities – demanding excellence as the key to survival .

Education is the primary agent of transformation towards sustainable development and increasing people’s capacities to transform their vision for society into reality.

A new vision of education is required which emphasizes a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to developing knowledge, skills, values & behaviour

Issues facing Higher Education

Only 6-7% of eligible population aged 18-23 years enters the higher education stream, which is less than the 60% figure for most developed countries.

Severe supply and demand mismatch with high cut-off marks for entrance at many universities, leading to entry of students to below-minimum-standard institutions

Increased focus and allotment of resources by government to basic education at the cost of higher education

Higher education, in particular, should be used as a powerful tool to Higher education, in particular, should be used as a powerful tool to economic development and over-all progress of the countryeconomic development and over-all progress of the country.

Universities in the global era need strategic alliances with industry, research organizations and laboratories for the betterment of higher education

Collaborative programs of knowledge-generation for effective research should be pursued

Introduce changes that will restore confidence in the ability of the state Introduce changes that will restore confidence in the ability of the state universities and colleges for providing, cost effective, education relevant universities and colleges for providing, cost effective, education relevant to the present context of the world of workto the present context of the world of work

Role of Higher Education

ENGINES OF OPPORTUNITY- IN THE STATE OF HARYANA

The life expectancy and per capita income of the state have risen The life expectancy and per capita income of the state have risen considerablyconsiderably. .

Haryana has shown a growth of 28.06% between 1991-2001 as compared Haryana has shown a growth of 28.06% between 1991-2001 as compared to 21.34 % at the national average during the same period.to 21.34 % at the national average during the same period.

Strategic location and rich industrial base and a sound infrastructure..

One-third of Haryana falls under the National Capital Region

Distortion in the bright picture

The major business and industrial centers are located in the South Haryana .

The economic development of the state is rather uneven

The problems of digital divide, brain drain and unplanned urbanization

Sex ratio recorded as 861 in 2001, declining from 865 as at the 1991 Census. (lowest compared to the other states )

Haryana deserves uniform industrial, economic, educational and social growth.

Literacy rate in Haryana

Year Male Female Total

1991 69.10 40.47 55.85

2001 79.25 56.31 68.59

Total literacy in Haryana rose to 68.59% in 2001 from 55.85% in 1991 Census. 

But literacy rate of female population is still very low compared to its male counterpart.

Haryana’s main concern is to tackle the problem of illiteracy among its female

Education Scenario in Haryana

GrowthType of Institutions No. of Institutions

1966-67 1999-2000 Increase

Primary Schools 4449 11,655 ( 04-05) Three fold

Middle Schools 735 1,918 Three Fold

High Schools} 597

3,023} 4324 Seven fold

Senior Secondary Schools 1,301

+2 with Vocational courses 24 (84-85) 118 ( 2004-05) Five fold

Universities 1 5 Five fold

Colleges 45 241 (2004-05) Five fold

Teachers in Higher Edu. 1433 5641 Four Fold

Access

Enrolment at various level

 Level

Year

Enrolment

1966-67 1998-99 Increase

Primary 534764 2103531 Four fold

Middle 250673 925635 Four fold

High & Higher Sec 376080 659083 Doubled

Higher Education 29901 173872 Six Fold

Percentage of School going children with corresponding age-groups population:

Level of Learning1966-67 1998-99

Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total

Primary stage (I-V) 80.7 34.7 58.9 82.57 84.65 83.54

Middle stage (VI-VII) 56.2 16.3 37.3 67.88 61.74 65.05

enrolment at various levels has increased since 1966-67, yet the goal of universalisation of elementary education still remains to be realised  

Percentage of girls at different levels of education has increased since the reorganisation of the State but it is still low , hence concerted efforts are required

The acceptance of co-education still needs to be accepted whole heartedly

Distribution of Higher Education Institutions

The urban-rural (60%-40%) bias in location of higher educational facilities

Type of Institution Rural Urban

Government College 49% 51%

Non-Govt. Colleges 34% 66%

Total 40% 60%

Need more Higher Institutions in Rural/backward areas

Private sector should open up more in rural areas. Govt. to be pro-active

Low retention of children specially girls, at elementary and middle level

Drop-out rate of boys and girls at primary and middle stage continues to be high.

Retention and Drop-out

Level Boys Girls

Primary level 11.53 12.92

Middle stage 11.77 11.82

A number of incentives should be given to the students to attract them to the educational institutes

The Education agenda of the State requires

The overall objective should be to make education relevant to the emerging environment by way of encouraging socially & economically productive skills

The education agenda of the state requires re-negotiation from quantity to quality

From mere transfer of information to enhancement of creativity & knowledge and development of relevant skills

From a centralized to a decentralized system of educational administration

Contd…

From bureaucratic management to a participative decision making process

Thrust has to be generated in the field of vocationalisation of education.

Introduction of courses aimed at imparting the required skills including Information Technology.

Spreading awareness regarding women’s education and development

Encourage Participation of women in main stream academic activities

The State should take initiative to encourage private investment in The State should take initiative to encourage private investment in higher education for diversification of courses in urban areas, expansion higher education for diversification of courses in urban areas, expansion of facilities in rural areas and qualitative improvementsof facilities in rural areas and qualitative improvements.

Encourage Private Initiative

Private initiative must play an equal role in the field of education.

The private and government initiative should go hand in hand in a participative manner.

Development of Human Capital in Higher Education:

Requirement of good faculty, particularly in fast-growing technology areas

Serious consideration to be given to teacher development, induction and regular in-service training

Need to train faculty beyond the traditional university disciplines, linking college education with employers and social concerns

Need to motivate talented people to take to teaching and research, part-time or fulltime

Need for developmental programs and training systems for heads of institutions and departments to provide academic leadership and managerial guidance to teaching and para-teaching staff

As most of the colleges are facing acute problem due to non sanctioning of the teaching and non teaching post, Govt. should sanction the required staff on the priority basis

Synergy and Partnership:

Private-public partnership to upgrade education at school as well as college and university levels

Government to be supportive in opening educational institutions by the private entrepreneurs

The courses, syllabi and educational technologies to be upgraded in partnership with private education providers

Need to work for long term financial viability and autonomy of both government as well as private institutes of higher education.

A need for interaction between universities, academic institutions of higher learning, industry, R&D institutions and funding agencies.

Private-public partnership and the Industry interface should take place in the field of education at all levels in the state of Haryana. .

Thank you.