Anil,R Nair; Dr.Sadasivan Nair,G(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, October 20, 2009)
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Abstract:
Access to education becomes an issue of equity with diverse
claims from stakeholders justifying their rights based on perceptions
of equity — both social and individual. In-spite of the phenomenal
increase since independence in the number of institutions imparting
education and the number of beneficiaries, India being the second
largest nation in terms of population of the young finds its resources
spread thin in meeting the demand for education. Quality education
comes at a premium in India whether it is provided in the private or
in the public sector. Education seemingly enables the individuals,
singly and collectively. to overcome the social barriers perpetuated
by the caste system. Taken together, these unleash grave demands on formulating equitable standards. It is in this context that
identifying the deserving for favourable consideration becomes all
the more important.
In this sea of claims and counter-claims, this thesis tries to
identify the issues involved on the question of equitable access to
education on the basis of the factual position in the field of
education. Identifying the issues correctly provides the necessary
impetus for framing the questions that provide meaningful answers.
The objective of this research is to help formulate the policy
guidelines governing the principles of equity that is needed to
ensure universal access to education in India.
Description:
School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and
Technology