Building Golden India  (English, Paperback, Kumar Shail)

Read a Book About Dramatically Improving India's Future. Higher education is the bedrock of individual, societal, and national growth. A world-class higher education system not only prepares young people for fulfilling careers and lifelong learning but also upskills professionals, drives innovation, spurs entrepreneurship, solves societal and industrial challenges, and contributes to a more dynamic economy. Unfortunately, India's higher education system is underperforming, struggling to meet the needs of its students, industry, and society at large. With a population of 1.4 billion, including approximately 700 million people under the age of 24 - making up 17.5% of the global population and 21.6% of the world's youth - transforming India's higher education system is not just vital for the country's future but also for global progress. To address this monumental challenge, Shail has authored this insightful book, with a foreword by Gururaj 'Desh' Deshpande, Life Member of the MIT Corporation. Filled with data and compelling stories, the book makes a compelling case for transforming higher education as a crucial strategy to tackle India's most pressing challenges. It delves into the root causes of India's higher education struggles, analyzes their far-reaching impact, and offers practical, actionable solutions. Drawing on global benchmarks and the rich legacy of India's ancient educational systems, it presents a blueprint for reform.This�groundbreaking work has garnered praise from academic leaders, industry executives, students, and entrepreneurs globally. It contributed to the development of the National Education Policy (NEP), approved in 2020, and has inspired additional initiatives to elevate India's higher education system. Purchase a copy for yourself, gift one to friends, or donate a copy to a library.