The right of children to free and compulsory education is perhaps the biggest inclusive step taken by India since independence. The delay in enacting the law has caused the country to slip deeper into illiteracy, poverty and social discrimination.

Many would argue that this landmark legislation should have preceded the promise of "Roti, Kapda and Makaan".

The right of children to free and compulsory education is perhaps the biggest inclusive step taken by India since independence. The delay in enacting the law has caused the country to slip deeper into illiteracy, poverty and social discrimination.

Many would argue that this landmark legislation should have preceded the promise of "Roti, Kapda and Makaan".

Implementing e-governance in educational systems will enable effective monitoring of academic standards, says N.N. Sachitanand, a technology writer. He cites the example of M-Star education expert system which has overhauled the infrastructure in schools and colleges across India, making the learning system more accountable.
The application of IT is fairly widespread by now

The application of IT is fairly widespread by now in India in the private sector. However, when it comes to public governance, India has been a laggard in the utilisation of IT.
There are several reasons for this. One is the monopolistic nature of public governance. It is the customer, in this case the “aam aadmi”, who has to like or lump whatever is offered by the public institution.

The rains played havoc with traffic and Nair, on her way home, was among the tide of office-goers trapped on the roads. The next day saw Nair, a media professional, confined to her bed with an excruciating back pain brought on by her hours in the car.
Experts say if only Nair had invested in a small back brace, she could have prevented straining her back so badly.