Why is there so much backwardness in Pakistan, is this connection with the British the reason?

Pakistan His condition is not hidden from the world. This country, dependent on every penny, is backward in terms of development. This question often comes in people’s mind that how did this condition of this country happen? There are many historical and political reasons behind this.

On this issue, Acharya Prashant has cited the British era and education system as an important reason. He told in a video how Muslims had refused English education, the consequences of which this country is facing today.

What is the reason for Pakistan’s backwardness?

Acharya Prashant told that when the British started universities in India, the first institutions were established in Calcutta, Madras and Lahore. At that time, a large part of the Muslim society refused to adopt English education, because they felt that the British had looted India by defeating the Muslims.

When less educated people hold high positions

When partition took place in 1947 and Pakistan was formed, most of the senior positions in the universities there were Hindus. When these people came to India after partition, there was a lack of leadership there. Because of this, less experienced people reached higher positions and the education system became weaker.

What is the condition of education in Pakistan?

• According to UNICEF report, today Pakistan’s education system is facing many challenges. About 25 million (about 2.5 crore) children are out of school in the country, which is one of the highest figures in the world.
• More than half of the children of 5th class are not able to read the text of 2nd class properly.
• About 64% children are not able to do even basic mathematics properly.
• Many schools lack basic facilities. About 41% schools do not have toilets and 46% do not have clean water facilities.
• About 40% of primary teachers do not have formal training.
• The situation of girls’ education is even worse in rural areas, where their admission at the secondary level is very low. It is clear from these figures that both quality and access to education are big issues in Pakistan.

Who is Acharya Prashant?

Acharya Prashant Tripathi is a famous Indian spiritual guru, writer and philosopher. He has studied B.Tech from IIT Delhi and Management from IIM Ahmedabad. He also passed the Civil Services Examination, but instead of doing a job, he chose the spiritual path. Today he takes sessions based on Geeta and Upanishads and shares his views on topics related to society, education and life.