GS4 · UPSC Mains
The education sector in India is embedded in a restrictive regulatory environment and is considered a public good. Although private participation is allowed in the education sector, but at all levels, these institutions have to function on a not-for-profit basis. The Supreme Court had ruled that educational institutions are permitted a 'reasonable surplus to meet the cost of expansion and augmentation of facilities' but they are prohibited from charging a capitation fee or profiteering. . In this context, answer the following questions: (a) What are the ethical concerns in allowing the operation of educational institutions on a profit motivation? (b) Is the most important role of education preparing people for gainful employment or should education and knowledge be appreciated for their own sake? (c) Discuss various ways in which value-based education can be instilled. (Answer in 250 words)
GS4 · Human values — lessons from leaders, reformers & administrators; role of family, society & educational institutions GS4 · Public/civil service values & ethics in public administration — status & problems; ethical concerns & dilemmas; conflict of interest
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasharth Shekhar | — | VisionIAS | p.52 |
| Shashvat Sangwan | — | VisionIAS | p.52 |
| Shradha Shukla | — | VisionIAS | p.52 |
| Aditi Upadhyay | — | VisionIAS | p.52 |
| Ayushi Pradhan | — | VisionIAS | p.52 |
| Akshay Pillay | — | VisionIAS | p.52 |
| Yash Pal Singh | — | VisionIAS | p.52 |