UPSC Exam Comprehensive News Analysis. June 4th, 2024 CNA. Download PDF [Video]

E. Editorials

Category: SOCIAL JUSTICE

1. Missing in manifestos: children’s issues

Syllabus: GS-2, Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States and the Performance of these Schemes

Mains: Lack of political parties’ attention on children’s rights and  priorities

Introduction

• Children form about 30% of India’s population but are often overlooked during elections.
• India has the largest child population in the world, yet most political parties neglect children’s interests.

Education:

• BJP Manifesto:
  • Promises to strengthen PM SHRI Schools, Ekalavya Schools, and other schools as per the National Education Policy, 2020.
  • Focuses on high-quality education in cost-intensive model schools rather than systemic public education reforms.
  • Aim for a 100% Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) from pre-school to secondary level without concrete steps.
  • GER is already around 100% for Classes 1-8 but drops to 80% and 57% for secondary and higher secondary classes, respectively.
  • Emphasizes the need to include pre-primary, secondary, and higher …