India: A Case Study- What ails its education ?

“Incredible India” swears by rich traditions and a historic legacy in education. Its myriad temples and forts are reflective of the great engineering education and reflective skills practised in the past. (Thanjavur Temple, Taj Mahal, Red Fort are all architectural marvels). Under monarchs and the imperialists,

Indians performed feats which made the world watch in some degree of awe (the Wonder that was India, as A L Bhasham would name it). Chinese travelers came to study in East India's Universities. However, over centuries, India seems to have lost the advantage. It has become a willing follower in education ceding positions to the new world. 

It reportedly is ranked 92 among 145 countries in education (http://www.prosperity.com/#!/) 

India’s rankings were rather low:

Prosperity                          99

Economy                           61

Entrepreneurship               94

Governance                       53

Health                               107

Safety                                114

Personal Freedom               79

Social Capital                   129

India is a young nation with more than 62% of its population in the working age group (15-59 years), and more than 54% of its total population below 25 years of age. The average age of the population in India by 2020 is estimated at 29 years as against 40 years in USA, 46 years in Europe and 47 years in Japan. 

However, of the workforce, only 4.69% has undergone formal skill training as compared to 68% in UK, 75% in Germany, 52% in USA, 80% in Japan and 96% in South Korea.