INDIA NEEDS TO SPEND MORE ON EDUCATION
Mukesh Devrari No country can become developed country unless it spends money on creating world-class institutions for higher education. There is no short cut to success, not for individuals, not even for nation-states. Education is the most powerful tool to transform the fortunes of nation-states, yet not a priority of our rulers. In fact, corporate-controlled media in third world countries tries to describe it as avoidable government expenditure. It shows the shallowness of our understanding of the need to spend more on education and its potential impact on our coming generations. India decided to ensure access to universal primary education in the early years of the 21 st century. It was a remarkable project launched more than five decades after independence. India is now reaping the benefits of increased literacy rate among its impoverished citizens. Still, it is difficult to quantify the real benefits. It is easier to spot a school-age child helpi...