Mrs. Helena Kaushik Women's College(Est. 1999)
Malsisar, Rajasthan, India.
Education & Progress : A Background
Achievements of the College1999 - Present
By: Dr. Surendra K. KaushikFounder and Chairman
Research Assistance by Jagadeesh Ambati
Education And Its Importance
Education is one of the most powerful instruments for reducing poverty and inequality and for laying the basis for sustained economic growth. It is fundamental for the construction of democratic societies and knowledge-based, globally competitive economies. For individuals and for countries, education is the key to creating, adapting,and spreading knowledge.
Basic education develops capacity to learn and to interpret information. Higher and technical education are necessary for the effective generation, dissemination and application of knowledge and for preparing an entrepreneurial labor force that can adapt flexibly to a constant stream of technological advances.
Therefore, to ensure their full participation in knowledge-driven development, countries need to build their human capital and adapt their entire education systems to the challenges of the "learning" economy. Education for all is a necessary first step in this process.
India's Education System in Asia
South Korea, Singapore and Japan have the best education system in Asia . As a result they have the highest quality labour forces, according to a new regional survey.
China and India are not high on the list, but the Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC) said that because of their huge population they have a large pool of highly skilled labor force in niche industries and have the potential to be formidable competitors in the future.
Country Rankings of Educational Systems
Country Grade Rank
South Korea 3.09 1Singapore 3.19 2Japan 3.50 3
Country Grade Rank
Taiwan 3.96 4India 4.24 5China 4.27 6Malaysia 4.41 7Hong Kong 4.72 8Philippines 5.47 9 Thailand 5.96 10 Vietnam 6.21 11 Indonesia 6.56 12
The survey included several criteria:The overall impression of the quality of the local educational system.TThe cost of production labour.The availability of high quality production labour, the cost and availability of clerical and highly qualified management staff, proficiency in English and overall skill of the labour force.
CountryState
Percentage Male Female
India 62 73 50
Rajasthan 55 73 35
Literacy Rates (Percentages) in India and RajasthanYear:1997
Source:http://www.education.nic.in
CountryState
Percentage Male Female Percentage Male Female
India 37.41 49.91 23.76 29.60 40.65 18.19
Rajasthan 26.29 42.38 8.31 19.44 33.29 4.42
Literacy Rates for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Population In India— 1991
Schedule Caste Schedule Tribe
Source:http://www.education.nic.in
Type 1991 1998
Universities/Institutions Deemed
to be Universities/Instituti
ons of National importance
184 229
Degree Standard and above General
Educational Institutions
4,862 7,199
Number of Educational Institutions in India
Source:http://www.education.nic.in
Year Arts Science Commerce Education Engineering Medicine
1990-91 39.8 36.8 24.0 44.2 10.9 34.3
1997-98 41.5 35.6 30.6 43.1 16.9 36.1
Enrollment of Girls as per cent of Total Enrolment inUniversity Education by Faculty
All India
Source: Ministry of Human Resource Development
Country/State Graduate and Above
Rajasthan 170
India 5,654
Total Enrollment in General Education by Level and State in 1998
(Thousands)
Source:http://www.education.nic.in
Country/State Graduate and Above
Rajasthan 57India 2,129
Enrollment of Girls in General Education by State/Union Territory, 1996(Thousands)
Source:http://www.education.nic.in
First University Degree (B.S) Graduation Ratio for Women in Developed Countries
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10
15
20
25
30
35
40
USA GERMANYCountries
Gra
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Rat
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19851995
Source:http://www. worldbank.org
Only 2% of India’s population has college education (as of 1997)
(in contrast to)
50% of NRI’s worldwide have college education. (estimated)
The Circle of Good Life...
India’s population is over 1 billion and its income (GDP-Gross Domestic Product) is about $ 500 billion
in 2000. Therefore per person income is $500.
Non-Resident Indians worldwide equal about 10 million. Their income is estimated at $ 500 billion. Hence their per person income is approximately
$ 50,000.
Education and Indians
Economic Growth
Education as a Resource
Efficiency of educational spending
Illiteracy Rate in 1995: India 45.68% China 21.46%
Japan 13.40%
Govt. spending on education as % age of GNP (1995): India 3.8% China 2.6% Japan 4.7%
About 1/3 of the world’s non-literate people are in India.Source:www.education.nic.in
…Literacy in India... Literacy Rate in 1997: 62 %
Men 1997: 73 % Women 1997: 50 %
Literacy Percentage in India
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1911 1931 1951 1971 1991
Years
Pece
nt MalesFemalesOverall
Stronger Growth
Source: www.education.nic.in
“ When one takes into account all its benefits, educating girls yields a higher rate of return than any other investment available in the developing world.”
- Lawrence Summers President, Harvard University Former US Treasury Secretary Former VP and Chief Economist, The World Bank
Education And The Value Associated With It
Mrs. Helena Kaushik Women’s CollegeAccredited by the Government of Rajasthan & Affiliated to the University of Rajasthan,
Jaipur. Mailing Address:
Malsisar, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, India 331 028 Telephone: Country code: 91, Area (STD) code: 01595, Number: 76561 or 76593Inaugurated on, Wednesday, August 4, 1999, Classes began on August 5, 1999.
…Facts on the Mrs. Helena Kaushik Women’s College...
Foundation Date: August 4, 1999
Current (2001-2002) number of Students: 110
Students expected in 2002-2003: 200
Expected number of Students in 2011: 2500
Programs offered in 2001-2002: Bachelor of Arts
New Degree Programs 2002-2003: Bachelor of Science Master of Arts
New Certificate Programs 2002-2003:Computer Science
Future Programs: Health Science Environmental Science
Governor N.L. Tibrewal lighting the lamp with students at the start of the inauguration program, 8/4/99.
Dr. Kaushik honoring Dr. Ahuja, Vice Chancellor of Rajasthan University along with other dignitaries, as part of the inauguration program, 8/4/99.
Dr. Raja J. Chelliah cutting the ribbon officially inaugurating the College, assisted by (L to R) Dr. Ahuja, Governor Tibrewal, Mrs. Tibrewal, Mrs. Chelliah,
Judge Jat, Mr..Jhunjhunuwala, Dr. Kaushik, and others.
A panoramic view of the audience gathered, listening attentively to the speakers during the inauguration program, 8/4/99.
Dr. Kaushik and dignitaries laying the corner stone on Monday, February 21, 2000.
Mrs. Kamla Beniwal, Minister for Revenue, Rajasthan, Dr Kaushik andMrs. Mohini Sharma following the ground breaking ceremony for the
academic hall, February 21, 2000.
Dr. Girija Vyas, Member of Parliament, Former Minister of Information and current President, Pradesh Congress, Rajasthan State with Dr. Kaushik laying the foundation stone for dormitory under
the guidance of a Hindu Priest on July15, 2000.
Mrs. Mohini Chaturvedy Sharma cutting the ribbon inaugurating the computer lab on Monday, February 21, 2000.
Dr. Kaushik at the newly installed computer lab.
First Year (Bachelor of Arts ) Students, September 2001.
Second Year (Bachelor of Arts) Students, September 2001.
Main Academic Building (Front View) nearing completion on the new campus
September 2001
The rear side view of the newly built 50,000 sq.ft academic hall, January 2002
The front view of the academic hall, January 2002
Third (Final) Year (Bachelor of Arts) Students with Faculty, September 2001.
The First Graduating Class, May 2002