HUMAN DEVELOPMENT,EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN INDIA

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN INDIA
Neelu Rathour*
*Centre for the Study of Regional Development, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Education is important not only for the full development of one's personality, but also for the sustained growth of the nation. The condition of education is very poor at the time of independence though the country tried hard to improve it still the standard is very low. The quality of elementary education in India has also been a major area of concern for the government. In fact, making elementary education in India accessible, universal and relevant has been a goal since the eighth five-year plan. The main objective of the paper is to examine the education indicators and their development in India and its impact on quality of education. The district information system for education. Simple methodology like percentages has been calculated and for showing state wise variation GIS technique has been used for making maps. Human development index is also been correlated with different education parameters and situation has been accesses on basis of them. The findings are very interesting as the socio-economic variation plays an important role in India.