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Advocacy for an Institute of Human Studies

Vol. 57, Issue No. 50, 10 Dec, 2022
Tara Mohanan, Vigneshwar Ramakrishnan, K P Mohanan, Bhushan Patwardhan

India has been marching towards self-reliance in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine disciplines; however, humanities and social sciences remain neglected. This article advocates the need for setting up a world-class institute for human studies that integrates scientific and humanistic pursuits, both pure and applied, with a focus on holistic development rooted in human values.

Measuring Access, Quality and Relevance in Higher Education

Vol. 55, Issue No. 24, 13 Jun, 2020
Pankaj Mittal, Anjali Radkar, Anitha Kurup, Ashwani Kharola, Bhushan Patwardhan

Gross enrolment ratio is a widely accepted indicator to measure the level of participation in education. It is proposed that the eligible enrolment ratio could be a better indicator instead. A study of five-year data of 10 different countries highlights its significance. In addition, it is also critical to reimagine higher education as beyond general university degrees, and develop a complementary vertical of equal status of skill and vocational education and enhance employment opportunities.

Human Resource Development in Health Services

Vol. 50, Issue No. 36, 05 Sep, 2015
Bhushan Patwardhan, Girish Tillu, Nilangi Sardeshpande, Shailesh Deshpande, Swapnil Gadhve

This response to Javid Chowdhury ("National Health Policy 2015: A Narrow Focus Needed," EPW, 28 February 2015) and Anant Phadke ("Slippery Slope for Public Health Services," EPW, 28 February 2015) argues that a course designed to create a mid-level cadre of healthcare providers lacks the vision to address the country's needs.

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