The Student Federation of India (SFI) has just published an alternative education strategy in which they advocate for the overhaul of the current structure of the Indian education system. The policy calls for the immediate implementation of free and universal access to quality education for all, the introduction of an open curriculum, and the decentralisation of curricula as well as administration. These are just a few of the core points that are included in the policy.
The policy also asks for the urgent implementation of fair access to education for all people, whatever gender, caste, class, religious affiliation, or any other form of prejudice that may exist. In addition, the strategy advocates for higher funding for educational institutions, with a particular emphasis on providing assistance to the most economically disadvantaged communities.
The strategy also places an emphasis on the requirement for an upgraded educational system that delivers learning that is both flexible and interactive and places an emphasis on the acquisition of practical skills. In order to accomplish this objective, the policy mandates the use of a wide variety of fresh and forward-thinking educational strategies, such as open-source and online learning, as well as the development of new instructional strategies and materials.
In addition, the policy requires the construction of efficient assessment methods, as well as the establishment of committees charged with monitoring the policy's implementation and ensuring that it is followed as specified. In conclusion, the policy mandates the establishment of a democratic, open, and accountable governance structure. This structure is intended to guarantee that the education system will continue to be answerable to the various stakeholders it serves.
