Education is the single most
important factor in the development of a developing country. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
Today, many experts are
exploring ways of developing under develop nations. They enumerate certain
factors which play prominent role in progress of a nation. In their list of
priorities, education appears on the top. There are some sections which feel
that education is not the only element that contribute to the development of an
under developed nation.
Educating masses can help in
generating skills and expertise in different trades. Development of skills in
turn, helps in enhancing job preparedness of people. Educated people have a
better chance of gaining employment in sectors critical to progress of a
nation, and earning better salaries. Beyond this, people with enterprising
attitudes often venture into establishing businesses that does not only generate
employment but also generous amounts of financial resources.
Besides creating skill pool,
education also plays an important role in fostering rational thinking among
inhabitants of country. The educated people have broader perspectives and
positive thinking and they are encouraged to shun many evils like superstition
and ghetto attitudes and adapt themselves to the changing global environment. A
country with literate and enlightened population can also ensure better health
index for its population and thus achieve the goals of prosperity.
On the contrary, some people
feel that education alone cannot guarantee prosperity. To develop, a country
also requires other vital elements, like stable government policies and
preparedness of locals in pursuing and adapting to the culture that assists
development, for instance, India, even after having a fair level of literacy
still struggles to develop itself, because the successive governments have
failed to provide stable policies, and people are still not ready to abandon
their conservative thinking.
In conclusion, I feel
although education is an important parameter of progress but it is not the only
element that fosters progress.
