India’s Higher Education on upward swing-The enrollment in higher education has seen significant grown in the past year.
Nirmala Sitharaman Finance Minister presented the Economic Survey 2023-24 presented that tells that enrollment in higher education has surged to nearly 4.33 crore in FY22 from 3.42 crore in FY15, reflecting a robust 26.5% increase since FY15.
The increase in female enrollment in higher education has been growing which reached 2.07 crore in FY22 from 1.57 crore in FY15, that constitute a substantial 31.6% rise over the same period.
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This growth underscores a broader trend towards greater inclusivity in higher education, particularly benefiting underprivileged sections such as SC, ST, and OBC communities.
This has been possible due to concerted efforts aimed at expanding educational opportunities, which fosters equitable access and enhancing employment prospects across diverse demographics.
The focus has been on leveraging digital solutions to further streamline educational processes and ensure seamless lifelong learning. Initiatives such as The two factors are in pivotal such as the National Credit Framework (NCrF) and the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) , facilitating the secure management and mobility of academic credentials across Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
Female participation in job sector has increased in the past, there is steep rise of 16.9 percentage during 2017-18 and 2022-23.
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