Public education needs public money
· economictimes.indiatimes.com
Students across the nation have taken to the streets, drawing attention to the overwhelming resource deficit in education. With public funding stagnating and not meeting government commitments, many students are now gravitating towards private schools. This shift in enrollment is leading to the closure or merging of numerous government institutions. To enhance the quality of state schools and foster future development, a significant increase in public investment is imperative.
Students protesting in Ranchi, and before that in Delhi and other parts of the country, demanding accountability are highlighting a deeper malaise: education is...