Education For Human Resource Development

Human Resource Development (HRD) is crucial to growth of the individual, the country and the economy. Inculcation of the required skills for employability, creativity, complex process of inquiry and innovation are necessary and need to be embedded in the learning system. Education should produce responsible citizens and people with humanistic values. Emphasis on inclusive and equitable higher education is necessary. Universities in the rural areas need to be reorganized to meet the requirements of the communities, while preserving the traditions and cultures unique to them. Aptitude for entrepreneurship should be cultivated right from the beginning in the university environment. Education should have relevance to the social milieu too and efforts are required to preserve and protect the unique cultures prevalent across the country. Use of modern and digital technologies and blended learning can improve accessibility and enhance the reach of education. New models of education need to be invented that are pragmatic and will build a diverse society. The problems can be overcome with drastic reforms in governance, improving teacher quality and focusing on learning outcomes. In modern India, the governance of universities should adopt modern and tested systems, including reforms in the current examination system. The technological revolution in India is being led by the young population and the country can draw great economic leverage by developing this young human resource with right kind of education and skills. The articles by some of the acclaimed academicians, brought together in this book, highlight the need for academic excellence and access, human resource development, adoption of new technologies, blended learning, leadership qualities, and importance of industry linkages.