Introduction:
The
commercialization of education in India is a relatively recent phenomenon. It
derives from the educational sector reforms of the past two decades. It
manifests in thriving private schools, public schools, private colleges, and at
the level of higher education. The commercialization of education introduces a
monetary element, affecting millions of families. Additionally, it alters the
conventional notion of education. The socioeconomic development of a country
has an impact on the education sector. Modernization and globalization have
also altered attitudes around teaching and learning.
What Is Education’s Commercialization?
Commercialization
is the process of introducing a product to the wider marketplace. The
commercialization of education occurs when the humanities are given less
importance and the needs of students are prioritized. Thus, education becomes
increasingly business-oriented. Commercialization causes schools to compete to
deliver quality education at an affordable cost. Commercialization of education
places educational direction in the hands of students and educators.
Motives for India’s Commercialization of Education:
The
quantity of money invested in education is the fundamental reason for the
commercialization of education. It is considered that the greater a school's
popularity, the better education it gives. This attitude is prevalent
throughout India. Moreover, India faces intense worldwide competition in the
education industry. Therefore, institutions have embraced the policy of
increasing tuition to increase enrolment. Due to a lack of funding, the
government is unable to prevent such misconduct. With the entry of for-profit
universities from abroad, Indian universities face increased pressure to raise
their tuition rates.
With
the expansion in population, the number of private educational institutions in
India has increased, contributing to the commercialization of education in
India. The yearly increase in the number of students pursuing secondary school
in India represents an excellent potential for educational institutions with a
financial motive. Even while the government provides elementary education and
certain subsidies for higher educational institutions, the educational sector
is highly privatized.
Merits of Education’s Commercialization:
While the commercialization of education has some drawbacks, it also has numerous benefits. The following are some of the benefits.
- Employment Possibility: Commercialization of
education improves career prospects. As a result of the fact that many
private schools offer courses that prepare students for employment and
lead to the articulation of their talents, it assures them employment. As
a result of the commercialization of education, numerous organizations
such as the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) provide students
the chance to study professional courses in foreign schools. Additionally,
professors and lecturers pursue employment prospects abroad. Thus, the
commercialization of education decreases the nation's unemployment rate.
- Economic Development: The commercialization of
education promotes economic growth. The commercialization of education
contributes to the improvement of literacy rates, a key indicator of
economic progress. In addition, commercialization increases the country's
gross domestic product, an additional metric of economic development.
Therefore, the commercialization of education adds to a nation's economic
growth.
- Capacity To Overcome Global Obstacles: The
commercialization of education contributes to the solution of global
problems. The global issues include modernization, industrialization,
privatization, globalization, and information, among others.
Commercialization of education facilitates students' acquisition of
pertinent information regarding the advantages of innovation. The
development of an international information network, the importance of the
English language, and other factors contribute to the commercialization of
training, which aids students in acquiring pertinent knowledge about the
advantages of innovation. The problems, how to overcome them, how to aid
others, and so on, add interest to practical preparation. Consequently,
numerous educational institutions have modified their curricula and
instructional strategies to match the emerging global challenges.
- Personality Formation: The commercialization of education promotes the students' personality development. Students received a formal education due to the commercialization of education. Students are supplied with or instructed in moral education to enhance their character which includes subjects such as moral science. This contributes to the development of pupils' personalities.
Conclusion:
India's
education sector, society, and economic progress are adversely impacted by
privatization and commercialization. Education is impossible absent privatization
and commercialization. The purpose of education is to bring out a student's
potential by providing them with the optimal physical and social environment to
help them realize their maximum potential. However, education is an industry,
and the commercialization and privatization of education will not change.
Finally, we may argue that for these individuals, education has become a means
of making money rather than a means of providing students with a quality
education.
Written by Chitraksh Mayank
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