Sustainable Education and Economic Development: A Critique of the Kerala (India) Model

Title

Sustainable Education and Economic Development: A Critique of the Kerala (India) Model

Creator

Joseph, Jipson

Description

Education is essential for societys growth and economic development. From the UDHR, all international conventions, national constitutions, and enactments have prioritised education for transforming society. This became more explicit with the SDG4 (quality education). Based on the UDHR and SDG4 guidelines, India also prioritises augmenting the educational sector in its policies and programs. The national education policies provide a foundational framework for this effort. Although many researchers praise the Kerala model of education, several others sharply criticise it as not aligning with the demands of quality and job market requirements. In 2023, almost 250000 students emigrated from Kerala for educational purposes. The student emigration constitutes nearly 11.3% of the states total emigration, raising serious concerns about the quality of education. From this perspective, this chapter critically examines sustainable education and economic development aspirations, evaluating the educational landscape of the most literate state in India, Kerala. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Source

International Dimensions of Educational Leadership and Management for Economic Growth;pp.143-170

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Joseph J., Christ University, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833733618-3; 979-833733616-9;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-3616-9.ch005

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