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Rahul Gandhi raised questions on student dialogue, education system and employment model in Kota.

By Samira Vishwas

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi interacted with students, parents and youth preparing for competitive examinations in Kota, Rajasthan. In this program organized under the ‘Students’ Echo’ campaign, important issues like education system, employment, increasing pressure of competitive examinations and mental health of students were discussed. During the program, Rahul Gandhi listened to the problems of the students and raised many questions on the current education system.

Concern expressed over increasing pressure of competitive examinations

During the dialogue, Rahul Gandhi said that lakhs of students preparing for competitive examinations in the country are living under immense pressure. Referring to medical and engineering entrance examinations as well as major examinations like UPSC, SSC and Railway Recruitment Board, he said that every year crores of youth participate in these examinations, but the success percentage remains very low.

He said that students work hard for years, but due to limited opportunities most of the youth have to face disappointment. He described this situation as a big challenge for the education and employment system.

Increasing financial burden on families

Rahul Gandhi claimed that lakhs of families in the country are spending heavily on their children’s education and preparation for competitive examinations. He said that the expenditure on coaching, hostels, books and other educational resources affects the financial condition of many families.

According to him, families spend their savings and sometimes take loans to provide better education to their children. Despite this, the youth do not get guaranteed employment, which increases the feeling of disappointment and insecurity.

The issue of mental health also came up

A parent present at the program expressed concern about the increasing mental pressure on students and incidents of suicide. He said that students preparing for competitive examinations face immense pressure of success, which affects their mental health.

The parent said that many families are constantly worried about the mental condition of their children. He demanded the government and educational institutions to strengthen the mental health support system.

Questions raised on employment opportunities

Rahul Gandhi said that the aim of education should not be only to give degrees, but to provide employment and a better future to the youth. He claimed that a large number of educated youth are still deprived of permanent employment.

He said that many young people are not able to get a job even after long preparation for competitive exams and are ultimately forced to go to the unorganized sector or temporary employment. Due to this, uncertainty about the future is increasing among the youth.

Need to improve education system

At the end of the program, Rahul Gandhi said that there is a need to make the country’s education system more practical and employment-oriented in the interest of the students. Describing education, employment and mental health as interconnected issues, he stressed the need for comprehensive reforms.

This dialogue held in Kota was not limited to just listening to the problems of the students, but it also gave rise to a new debate regarding the country’s education system, employment challenges and the future of the youth. This issue may remain at the center of political and social discussion in the coming times.

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