Report of the Taskforce on Higher Education: Shaping Education in Karnataka 2004

Abstract

Report Of The Taskforce On Higher Education -prepared by the Taskforce on Higher Education constituted by Govt, o f Karnataka and published by Department of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka. Higher Education is crucial for the economic and social development of any country. The level of participation in higher education is indicative of the aspirations of the people for improving the quality of life. It is also crucial for national development since the skills, creativity, and research developed through higher education contribute to national prosperity. The emerging knowledge-based economy, characterised by rapid technological changes and open and competitive economies has placed education systems all over the world under tremendous pressure. In the coming days the nation will have to address crucial issues in education such as improvement and maintenance of standards, the role of Government, funding and equity. The liberalization of the Indian economy and the globalisation process that is unfolding deserve the serious attention of education planners and policy makers in order to ensure that the benefits percolate to all sections of society.