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The present education system in India is suffering from myriad problems like indiscipline among students, irresponsible attitude of teachers towards the profession and many other problems which will lead to unemployment and other consequences in the coming future. if we go in detail and try to trace out the reasons for present day problems in India’s education system then one will come to know that lack of vision for career, recruitment of ineligible faculties and ignorance of primary education are the fundamental reasons for present day problems related to education and among these reasons lack of vision for career is the prime reason. Students are not clear that the education which they are availing how it is going to enhance the value of their life, they are not sure whether the education availed by them is going to be of any use to them in their life. This article explores the need to re-envision India’s education system by rooting it in the nation’s cultural ethos while embracing global competencies. Drawing on historical models like Gurukul and Nalanda, and contemporary challenges such as technological disruption and globalization, it proposes a framework for integral education that balances individual growth, societal well-being, and national identity. Through a critical analysis of current educational shortcomings and the integration of modern examples, the article advocates for a transformative approach that fosters holistic development—physical, emotional, intellectual, and ethical—while preparing students for a dynamic world. The discussion culminates in actionable recommendations for policymakers, educators, and communities.
Integral education, Indian ethos, Gurukul, Nalanda, holistic development, globalization, cultural identity
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