Union Budget 2022: At her budget speech, Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced setting up of digital university for world class education and expansion of 'one class one TV channel' programme under the PM e-Vidya scheme. Check experts' reactions Dr Mona Lisa Bal, Chairperson, KIIT International School- "Increase of 'One Class One TV Channel' from 12 to 200 TV Channels to provide supplementary education in regional languages for class 1-12 is a welcome move but it will not be enough. It is important that we adapt our education system, pedagogies, and assessments according to the changing times. Upskilling is the need of the hour. Thus, the launch of Digital DESH e-portal for skilling, upskilling and reskilling will be key to adapting to the shifting dynamics of our present. Setting up of virtual labs and skilling e-labs will be valuable in developing critical thinking amongst students. Access to high quality e-content can help enhance the quality of education received by students."
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Here's what education experts from various fields in India want from the Education Budget 2022. From better digital infrastructure to better education loans, experts are calling out for means to better quality education considering the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Mona Lisa Bal, Chairperson, KIIT International School:
Budgetary allocations need to be made for faster implementation of NEP 2020 which has the potential to change our education system for the better. 6 - 10% of the GDP should be allocated towards education. According to UNESCO’s state Education Report 2021, the availability of computing equipment in schools in India has been found to be only 22% and only 19% out of them have an internet facility. The development of digital infrastructure did not receive due consideration in last year’s budget and hence, it is imperative to allocate sufficient funds for the development of a robust and improved digital infrastructure. Read More Click here toAn increase in budget allocation, measures to reduce the digital divide, check the menace of school dropouts, faster implementation of the National Education Policy are some of the areas that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman must look into in her Budget 2022 speech, education experts have opined. edit. "A budget allocation of six to 10 per cent of the GDP should be made towards education. This would lead to a healthy start in the further progress to build a stronger foundation. Opening FDI into education would be helpful in further expansion of technological advancements," said Mona Lisa Bal, Chairperson, Kiit International School.
DIGITAL DIVIDE The existing digital divide in the country is no longer a new information. According to UNESCO’s state Education Report 2021, the availability of computing equipment in schools in India has been found to be only 22 per cent and only 19 per cent out of them have an internet facility. It is imperative to allocate sufficient funds for the development of a robust and improved digital infrastructure, Mona Lisa Bal said. Mona Lisa Bal said, "With physical classes being shut once again, students will be dependent on online classes to continue learning. We must ensure that no student in the country is left behind owing to financial and technological disadvantage. The end of the pandemic is nowhere in sight; therefore, it is essential that we take measures to guarantee that education is not put on hold. The unpredictable nature of our present has made it clear that we need to safeguard our future. It is important that we adapt our education system, pedagogy, and assessments accordingly." FASTER IMPLEMENTATION OF NEP 2020 With an aim to transform the country's education system, the government launched National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020). However, experts have pointed out that the implementation of the NEP 2020 has been sluggish. "The upcoming budget also needs to focus on this. Budgetary allocations need to be made for faster implementation of NEP 2020 which has the potential to change our education system for the better," Mona Lisa Bal said. More to read the article The year 2022 has started with a fresh wave of the pandemic that has further shook the backbone of our education system. The learning loss created by the pandemic needs immediate addressal in the Union Budget 2022. The existing digital divide in the country is no longer a new information. According to UNESCO’s state Education Report 2021, the availability of computing equipment in schools in India has been found to be only 22% and only 19% out of them have an internet facility. The development of digital infrastructure did not receive due consideration in last year’s budget and hence, it is imperative to allocate sufficient funds for the development of a robust and improved digital infrastructure. With physical classes being shut once again, students will be dependent on online classes to continue learning. We must ensure that no student in the country is left behind owing to financial and technological disadvantage. The end of the pandemic is nowhere in sight; therefore, it is essential that we take measures to guarantee that education is not put on hold. The unpredictable nature of our present has made it clear that we need to safeguard our future. It is important that we adapt our education system, pedagogies, and assessments accordingly. Upskilling of teachers is therefore more important than ever now. The economic implication of the pandemic has been adverse, and many have lost their livelihood or have lowered income. Reduction of interest rates on education loans is also required so that students aspiring for higher education are not financially burdened. Implementation of NEP 2020 has been slow, and the upcoming budget also needs to focus on this. Budgetary allocations need to be made for faster implementation of NEP 2020 which has the potential to change our education system for the better. 6 - 10% of the GDP should be allocated towards education. This would lead to a healthy start in the further progress to build a stronger foundation. Opening FDI into education would be helpful in further expansion of technological advancements.
The year 2022 has started with a fresh wave of the pandemic that has further shook the backbone of our education system. The learning loss created by the pandemic needs immediate addressal in the Union Budget 2022. The existing digital divide in the country is no longer a new information. According to UNESCO’s state Education Report 2021, the availability of computing equipment in schools in India has been found to be only 22% and only 19% out of them have an internet facility.
The development of digital infrastructure did not receive due consideration in last year’s budget and hence, it is imperative to allocate sufficient funds for the development of a robust and improved digital infrastructure. With physical classes being shut once again, students will be dependent on online classes to continue learning. We must ensure that no student in the country is left behind owing to financial and technological disadvantage. The end of the pandemic is nowhere in sight; therefore, it is essential that we take measures to guarantee that education is not put on hold. The unpredictable nature of our present has made it clear that we need to safeguard our future. It is important that we adapt our education system, pedagogies, and assessments accordingly. Upskilling of teachers is therefore more important than ever now. The economic implication of the pandemic has been adverse, and many have lost their livelihood or have lowered income. Reduction of interest rates on education loans is also required so that students aspiring for higher education are not financially burdened. Implementation of NEP 2020 has been slow, and the upcoming budget also needs to focus on this. Budgetary allocations need to be made for faster implementation of NEP 2020 which has the potential to change our education system for the better. 6 – 10% of the GDP should be allocated towards education. This would lead to a healthy start in the further progress to build a stronger foundation. Opening FDI into education would be helpful in further expansion of technological advancements. Dr. Mona Lisa Bal, Chairperson, KiiT International School: The year 2022 has started with a fresh wave of the pandemic that has further shook the backbone of our education system. The learning loss created by the pandemic needs immediate addressal in the Union Budget 2022. The existing digital divide in the country is no longer a new information. According to UNESCO’s state Education Report 2021, the availability of computing equipment in schools in India has been found to be only 22% and only 19% out of them have an internet facility. The development of digital infrastructure did not receive due consideration in last year’s budget and hence, it is imperative to allocate sufficient funds for the development of a robust and improved digital infrastructure. With physical classes being shut once again, students will be dependent on online classes to continue learning. We must ensure that no student in the country is left behind owing to financial and technological disadvantage. The end of the pandemic is nowhere in sight; therefore, it is essential that we take measures to guarantee that education is not put on hold. The unpredictable nature of our present has made it clear that we need to safeguard our future. It is important that we adapt our education system, pedagogies, and assessments accordingly. Upskilling of teachers is therefore more important than ever now. The economic implication of the pandemic has been adverse, and many have lost their livelihood or have lowered income. Reduction of interest rates on education loans is also required so that students aspiring for higher education are not financially burdened. Implementation of NEP 2020 has been slow, and the upcoming budget also needs to focus on this. Budgetary allocations need to be made for faster implementation of NEP 2020 which has the potential to change our education system for the better. 6 - 10% of the GDP should be allocated towards education. This would lead to a healthy start in the further progress to build a stronger foundation. Opening FDI into education would be helpful in further expansion of technological advancements.
The year 2022 has started with a fresh wave of the pandemic that has further shook the backbone of our education system. The learning loss created by the pandemic needs immediate addressal in the Union Budget 2022. The existing digital divide in the country is no longer a new information. According to UNESCO’s state Education Report 2021, the availability of computing equipment in schools in India has been found to be only 22% and only 19% out of them have an internet facility. The development of digital infrastructure did not receive due consideration in last year’s budget and hence, it is imperative to allocate sufficient funds for the development of a robust and improved digital infrastructure. With physical classes being shut once again, students will be dependent on online classes to continue learning. We must ensure that no student in the country is left behind owing to financial and technological disadvantage. The end of the pandemic is nowhere in sight; therefore, it is essential that we take measures to guarantee that education is not put on hold. The unpredictable nature of our present has made it clear that we need to safeguard our future. It is important that we adapt our education system, pedagogies, and assessments accordingly. Upskilling of teachers is therefore more important than ever now. The economic implication of the pandemic has been adverse, and many have lost their livelihood or have lowered income. Reduction of interest rates on education loans is also required so that students aspiring for higher education are not financially burdened. Implementation of NEP 2020 has been slow, and the upcoming budget also needs to focus on this. Budgetary allocations need to be made for faster implementation of NEP 2020 which has the potential to change our education system for the better. 6 - 10% of the GDP should be allocated towards education. This would lead to a healthy start in the further progress to build a stronger foundation. Opening FDI into education would be helpful in further expansion of technological advancements.
Dr Mona Lisa Bal, Chairperson, KiiT International School
It is essential that we take measures to guarantee that education is not put on hold and adapt our education system, pedagogies, and assessments accordingly. Upskilling of teachers is, therefore, more important than ever now. A cut in interest rates on education loans is also required so that students aspiring for higher education are not financially burdened. Implementation of NEP 2020 has been slow, and the upcoming Budget needs to focus on this. Budgetary allocations need to be made for faster implementation of NEP 2020 which has the potential to change our education system for the better. 6 – 10 percent of the GDP should be allocated towards education. This would lead to a healthy start in the further progress to build a stronger foundation. Opening FDI into education would be helpful in further expansion of technological advancements. Read More |
Dr. Monalisa Bal chairpersonDr. Mona Lisa Bal graduated in Political Science with honors from Calcutta University and post-graduated from Utkal University. She is also a post graduate in Business Administration from KIIT University. She did her Doctorate in “Effective Learning in a Joyful Environment”, culminating into publication of a pioneering book “Transformation in the Pedagogy of Education in India”. pUBLISHED BOOKSArchives
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