Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept is crucial for understanding human capital development, social justice, demographic dividend utilization, and the effectiveness of government policies in providing essential social services. It is a recurring theme in GS2 for Mains.
Education is a fundamental human right and a critical determinant of human development and socio-economic progress. In India, the public education system, primarily run by state governments, faces persistent challenges related to infrastructure, teacher availability, quality of instruction, and learning outcomes, necessitating continuous reforms to ensure equitable and quality education for all.