Question

Find out the incorrect statements regarding Education sector of India ?

1. Education in India is primarily managed by the state-run public education system
2. Free and compulsory education is provided as a fundamental right to children aged 6 to 18.
3. The National Education Policy of India 2020 aims to transform India's education system by 2040.

• A. 2, 3
• B. All
• C. 1, 2
• D. 2 only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 2, 3

Education sector of India

• The education sector in India encompasses a diverse network of educational institutions and initiatives aimed at fostering academic excellence, knowledge dissemination, and holistic skill development.
• It plays a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual, social, and economic fabric of the nation, contributing to the overall growth and development of individuals and communities.
• Education in India is primarily managed by the state-run public education system, which falls under the command of the government at three levels: central, state and local.
• In India, education is a concurrent subject, with both the central and state governments sharing the responsibility for its regulation and development.
• Under various articles of the Indian Constitution and the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, free and compulsory education is provided as a fundamental right to children aged 6 to 14. 

The National Education Policy of India 2020

• The National Education Policy of India 2020 is a comprehensive framework that outlines the vision and roadmap for transforming the education system in the country.
• This policy was approved by the Union Cabinet of India in July 2020.
• The new policy replaces the previous National Policy on Education, 1986.
• The policy is a comprehensive framework for elementary education to higher as well as vocational training in both rural and urban India.
• The policy aims to transform India's education system by 2030