Now a days it has become hotcake in the education field in India whether the foreign universities should be given permission to establish and run their branches in India or not after the "Foreign University Education bill " has been passed by Cabinet. In my views it is right decision by Indian govt.
We claim that we also have World class institution like JNU, IIM and IIT. But if we observe the research work done by this institution, it is either null or very few. Even in today's scenario also, most of the students pursue their research work abroad in foreign universities because of the lack of infrastructure and facilities here in Indian universities. According to Chetan Bhagat, who is a writer as well as IIT'ian confess in his novel "Five Point Someone" that in premier institution like IIT, Students are forced to Mug up the topics rather to understand the fact and score higher GPA rather than to involve them doing experiment and research work. Then how can we claim that we have world class institution. So, it's good sign if Best foreign universities will open their branches here in India, Students will get chance to do the research work and will able to prove that...yes, we are also best in the world in terms of Knowledge.
Recently BBC had organised one Live programme at JNU Campus "Bol India Bol". Most of the JNU students, Professors and Radio listeners participated in that programme. One of the student alleged that "When the foreign countries don't allow us to open our universities branches in their country, then why should we allow them to do this." Personally i disagree with his views. At first, we have to raise our standard in such a position that they should request us to open our universities branches in their countries, isn't it? One of the JNU Professor raised the issue of reservation for SC/ST students. Again it is also baseless issue in today's scenario. How long will we cry for the reservation in academic institutions specially, when we are taught same lesson in the classes together in schools and colleges, then why One particular class of the society should have reservation??? Admission should be taken in colleges absolutely based on the talent of the students, not on the base of caste, race or groups.
It's true that Foreign universities see the big market here at Indian subcontinent, so their motto is do business here and make money. Again, there is also fear that only rich students will able to pursue their studies in such universities because of the high fee structure, so it will again create a class based society in long term. But if Indian govt. will control the Fee Structure, Syllabus and admission process, then there is no harm to welcome them here at India.
Most of the student's dream will be fulfilled, those who want to pursue their higher studies in foreign universities. There will two advantages for them. First, they can earn the foreign degree here in India only. Second, they can avoid racial abuses, which is happening frequently now a days in countries like Australia, USA etc.
So, let's welcome the latest move my HRD ministry of India. Of course when we start doing something, there will be always some pros and cons. but all the issues can be solved one by one. Last but not the least, Indian students welfare should be given first priority while taking any final decision on this issue, so that maximum number of students from all sections of the society will get chance to fulfill their dream.
We claim that we also have World class institution like JNU, IIM and IIT. But if we observe the research work done by this institution, it is either null or very few. Even in today's scenario also, most of the students pursue their research work abroad in foreign universities because of the lack of infrastructure and facilities here in Indian universities. According to Chetan Bhagat, who is a writer as well as IIT'ian confess in his novel "Five Point Someone" that in premier institution like IIT, Students are forced to Mug up the topics rather to understand the fact and score higher GPA rather than to involve them doing experiment and research work. Then how can we claim that we have world class institution. So, it's good sign if Best foreign universities will open their branches here in India, Students will get chance to do the research work and will able to prove that...yes, we are also best in the world in terms of Knowledge.
Recently BBC had organised one Live programme at JNU Campus "Bol India Bol". Most of the JNU students, Professors and Radio listeners participated in that programme. One of the student alleged that "When the foreign countries don't allow us to open our universities branches in their country, then why should we allow them to do this." Personally i disagree with his views. At first, we have to raise our standard in such a position that they should request us to open our universities branches in their countries, isn't it? One of the JNU Professor raised the issue of reservation for SC/ST students. Again it is also baseless issue in today's scenario. How long will we cry for the reservation in academic institutions specially, when we are taught same lesson in the classes together in schools and colleges, then why One particular class of the society should have reservation??? Admission should be taken in colleges absolutely based on the talent of the students, not on the base of caste, race or groups.
It's true that Foreign universities see the big market here at Indian subcontinent, so their motto is do business here and make money. Again, there is also fear that only rich students will able to pursue their studies in such universities because of the high fee structure, so it will again create a class based society in long term. But if Indian govt. will control the Fee Structure, Syllabus and admission process, then there is no harm to welcome them here at India.
Most of the student's dream will be fulfilled, those who want to pursue their higher studies in foreign universities. There will two advantages for them. First, they can earn the foreign degree here in India only. Second, they can avoid racial abuses, which is happening frequently now a days in countries like Australia, USA etc.
So, let's welcome the latest move my HRD ministry of India. Of course when we start doing something, there will be always some pros and cons. but all the issues can be solved one by one. Last but not the least, Indian students welfare should be given first priority while taking any final decision on this issue, so that maximum number of students from all sections of the society will get chance to fulfill their dream.
Note: All the readers are requested to give their own views on this issue and do write your comments. Your ideas and sugggestions is always welcome.
interesting n i suppose dat dey sud open their branches in india b'coz knowledge has no boundry.
ReplyDeleteit should be opened ,it will be help full in completing courses in less money,if we go abroad living cost will he high compare to india.. and Heducation reaches to all
ReplyDeletei truly appreciate ur opinion not becuase of cast or criticism for foreign univ. but bcuz in a way they will help us to improve our practical knowledge in the system which we are lacking absolutely . understanding and gaining knowledge should be given more focus rather than mugging up and scores . if we talk abt fee structures then its not necessary a high caste family is more rich than a sc/ st or obc rather it has been reverse , so parents pay structure should not be barrier to the path of gaining and acquiring knowledge, it should be fully merit based and interests.
ReplyDeleteThanks 2 Ambica, Srinath and Roshni together for d meaningful views....keep commenting...!!
ReplyDeletei really liked ur effort to bring up dis topic.as d present scenario of education is totally reserved in nature.ppl r nt lookin up 4 d education wich is worth meanin.wich involves individual research work nd experementing.wich cud only b attained by a proper faculty team wich is lackin in india.
ReplyDeleteso im also in d favour of allowin dese universities to open up dere branches in india.
also i want u to keep dis gr8 work goin on.
Thanks Harsha for ur views and valubale suggestions....!!
ReplyDeletehhhmmmm....Good post bro...
ReplyDeleteBut you are missing the technicality of the issue. Don't confuse with the point that some top universities will come here to open their campuses. It will be third class universities from there. And one more thing is that if you talk about the research work that will not happen in India till 2050. Research has more to do with your economic condition. No one in India does engineering for his/her passion, it's done for career. To support your family, to support your future family. So if you talk about research work or any value addition then it's simply possible.
And not everyone goes to US for research work, most of them go to US for the sake of the word "foreign". And the students who are going US for study won't opt for Indian campuses for an US universities, because no such campuses were able to create any brand in the history. And the children of big daddy will again opt for US for the sake of US.
Yes I support this bill not because that it will do wonders for India or Indian students, but because it will give options to students. That's it.
Thanks ajay bhaia...!! Your suggestions is correct at ur views...! but i wrote this article wid different perspective...anyway, thanks for ur comments...keep giving your valuable views in future also...!!
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