Art, Science and Dharma- The Indic triad of education
Art, Science and Dharma- The Indic triad of education The most strident criticism of the Indian education system is that it stifles creativity and bores the students to death through rote learning. One tech guru even went public so far as to say that Indian culture lacks creativity [1]. In private, the criticisms are even harsher. This issue is recognized by several educators and industry leaders and unless it is stemmed, it will become a roadblock for growth and prosperity of Bharat. This is not a mere academic coffee table issue or fervid paranoia. Lack of creative juices can not only stifle long term growth but also imperil the long-term dividends of important strategic initiatives such as ‘Make in India’. Without inculcating creativity, India’s demographic dividend will soon turn into a deadwood nightmare. A perfect trap of stagnation. In fact, few countries have managed to get out of the vice-like grip of long-term growth loss before fully reaching their potential. For a ci...