Redefining Education: Empowering Non-Government Schools

Along with the Role of passionate teachers and vigilant Parents

Tags: India Schools Education

This work is part of revamping India’s education system series. This is part-III Please read part-I, part-II here.

Politicians are often drawn to involvement in schools and educational institutes due to various reasons. Commerce plays a significant role in this interest, manifesting through several means:

Land investments: Often involving black money transactions, these deals capitalize on land appreciation. The sales deed might involve only a portion of the payment made through legitimate channels, reducing tax or concealing the actual source.
Forced donations during admissions: As schools evolve into colleges and specialized institutions, these donations can reach millions.
Cross-selling opportunities: Schools serve as a platform for selling various products and services, from uniforms and stationery to transport and travel services.
Government grants: Schools capitalize on government grants, using them as a significant revenue stream. These resources, intended for beneficiaries, don’t always reach them entirely.
Influence on staff appointments: Teacher or staff appointments often involve donations or portions of their salaries being diverted as commissions.

This connection frequently intersects with political motivations,influencing students and parents for vote bank capture. Institution staff may also be utilized for political work, essentially acting as unpaid party members.

The core issue here lies in significant investments made with the intention of securing a better future, yet through corrupt, illegal, or unethical means. This corruption ultimately impacts the quality of products and processes within these institutions.

One potential solution lies in schools operating without any grants or favors from the government. This approach could eliminate bureaucratic hurdles and red tape. However, this raises questions about non-government recognized schools, especially concerning Xth or XIIth board exams and admissions to other schools.

For board exams, Form No. 17offers a solution, allowing any student to be eligible for exams by filling out this form. Additionally, regulations around homeschooling in India also provide an avenue for admissions to other schools when transferring from non-government recognized institutions.

However, recognized schools by the government play a crucial role in enforcing regulations that ensure management completes mandatory activities set by the board or regulatory bodies. In the case of non-government recognized schools, this responsibility falls on parents. They must diligently monitor their child’s progress, constantly requesting updates and ensuring progress from teachers and management.

In conclusion, a way forward exists through non-government recognized schools aligning their standards with their recognized counterparts, with dedicated teachers and vigilant parents undertaking the role that the government typically plays in ensuring quality education.

This work is part of revamping India’s education system series. This is part-III. Please read part-I, part-II here.

Tags: India Schools Education
Updated on: 2023-11-28