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India’s education system sees high initial enrolment, but nearly half of students drop out before completing secondary school and very few reach higher education. This silent crisis, driven by economic pressures, gender barriers, and poor infrastructure, threatens the country’s future workforce and growth. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change…
Kota’s coaching industry highlights a paradox where massive academic aspirations fuel a billion-rupee economy, but also create intense pressure and mental health risks for students. The system prioritizes rank and competition, often overlooking student wellbeing and alternative career paths. On the billboards that line Kota’s coaching strip, toppers smile like movie stars. As ceiling fans…
NEP 2020 is transforming India’s education system by focusing on foundational learning, flexible structures, and mother-tongue instruction. With digital platforms like DIKSHA and PM e-VIDYA, it is making quality education more accessible, inclusive, and future-ready. A System Built for a Different Era India’s education system was built for scale, not depth. Millions of children were…
India Skills 2025–26 ended in Greater Noida with UP winning seven medals, but only two were women, exposing a clear gender gap in vocational training. The results highlight deeper structural inequality in Skill India, where women remain underrepresented in high-value technical trades. India’s largest skill competition closed in Greater Noida on April 2. UP won…
MAHE hosted MAGSCON 2026 in Manipal, bringing together global leaders to accelerate progress on all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals through collaboration, innovation, and education. The conference highlights the growing role of universities in driving sustainable development, AI integration, and global partnerships. The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) opened its doors to the world…
The GEM Report 2026 highlights that while education access is increasing globally and in India, major gaps remain in equity, completion rates, and early education pathways. It stresses that expanding enrollment alone is not enough without ensuring equal opportunities and learning outcomes for all. Global Progress and Persistent Gaps The Global Education Monitoring Report (GEM…
Micro-credentials are short, skill-based certifications that are increasingly recognized by employers, offering new career opportunities beyond traditional degrees. They have the potential to improve access to jobs and social mobility, but require better standardization and wider acceptance to be truly effective. For decades, the hiring conversation went like this: Where did you study? What degree…
This article explores how the collaboration between UNESCO and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology aims to make AI more inclusive in India. It highlights the urgent need to address data bias and ensure rural and informal workers are represented in digital systems. The Woman the Data Never Counted There is a woman in…
Punjab launches Sikhya Kranti 2.0 with ₹3,500 crore investment and World Bank support to transform public education. The reform focuses on learning outcomes, career readiness, and global standards. Punjab has launched an ambitious second phase of its school education overhaul. The programme, called Sikhya Kranti 2.0, brings a ₹3,500 crore investment into the state’s public…
New Delhi – India’s demographic dividend is at a crossroads. While the nation’s youth are more educated than ever, a stark reality is emerging from the latest State of Working India (SWI) 2026 report: a university degree is no longer a guaranteed ticket to a career. In fact, for many, it is becoming a marker…
