Here's What India Needs To Do To Improve Its Education System By Sonam Wangchuk

On Saturday, the Maharashtra government recognised education reformer Sonam Wangchuk for being awarded the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award. Sonam Wangchuk is the inspiration behind the film ‘3 Idiots’.

Wangchuk has been at the forefront of education reforms in India and time and again has emphasised on the importance of quality education apart from the factors that have marred education system in India. 

Here are some points that Sonam Wangchuk made over a period of time which speaks about the reforms that need to take place, if the education system in India dreams of getting better and better.

1. Public schools for all

After the felicitation ceremony, Wangchuk once again emphasised on the state’s responsibility to educate its people. Education has become a big business in India and private schools are mushrooming in the absence of quality education in public schools. 

Wangchuk said, “I am very happy that the education department of Maharashtra government has given me recognition. We have always tried to make education relatable with real life.” He further stressed on the need for better, uniform educational system in India, “the likes of Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark where there are no private schools, only public schools.”

2. Rich and poor in the same school

Wangchuk has emphasised on education reform that can include both rich and the poor section of society to study in the same government school. This would help in bridging the gap between the rich and the poor.

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Education system should consider people and their needs

Wangchuk in an interview with DNA, said, “Education needs to be linked with life and should take into count the ground situation in different parts of India. What is useful in Mumbai, may not be useful in Ladakh. Besides, education is made available to all. Good quality education should not just be restricted to rich in private schools but should be available in public schools too. Paper knowledge, paper evaluations, paper degrees all too papery and all too theoretical; it has very little that prepares us for real life in the real world.” 

4. Award belongs to every stakeholder

The educationist said that, award is the recognition for the efforts of every stakeholder has taken along with him, be it the students, teachers, and everybody who did his or her bit to bring change. He told The Hindu in an interview on  July 28, “I don’t feel I deserve it alone as an individual. It belongs to every student, every teacher, every leader and every dreamer in Ladakh,” said Wangchuk.

Source: https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/here-s-what-india-needs-to-do-to-improve-its-education-system-by-sonam-wangchuk-350675.html