There is the new government and there are the expectations… Unexpectedly, today’s discussion witnessed a turn from the Main Topic “Expectations from Educated People and Education System’ to ‘Expectations from the New Government’. It was time they started discussing their expectations from the new government. India, being the largest democracy of the world experiences the largest phase of elections spread of a greater time span than any other democracy. They say, 'Expectations are endless'. Does that mean that we leave expecting? Afterall, when the people went out to vote, when they were the ones who were pleaded to or requested to be the kingmakers, then does it not become their responsibility to question and get answers back.Students, talking about their expectations from the new government led special impetus over Education. They were of an idea that the country needed development and the much needed development could not be brought about sans education. We have several problems facing our country today, for example unemployment, corruption, casteism, regionalism, child labour, child marriage, pollution and intellectual bankruptcy, but education is the sole solution to all these problems. Sadly, though, we never let education take the center stage in our list of concerns. If our system provides good education to each and every child and if every child attends school, will there be any scope for child labour? Issues such as child marriage would automatically vanish from society. No one would remain unemployed after receiving vocational education and social menaces such as casteism, regionalism and corruption would be rooted out if children are imparted such education that teaches love for all, derives inspiration from morals and stands for honesty and truth. With an education that stresses upon the need for judicious use of available resources, children would never grow up to harm the environment since these values would be deeply rooted in their hearts and souls. The government is indeed expected to ensure Social Security to Food, Health and Education. It must also create a strong Public Distribution System. It must ensure Universal Elementary Education. Last but not the least, Students expected the Government to realize their Dream School for them and for all.
Oxygen... a movement view
24/05/2009
