Question 13GS2GS2

Higher Education Institutions are based on various parameters such as research output, inclusivity, educational outcomes etc. (continued)

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Pending changes and structural reforms - to manipulate metrics institutions prioritise optics as genuine reform eg. temporary faculty. Suggested measures: 1. Enhanced focus on educational outcomes, as the primary parameter. 2. Including matrices such as student satisfaction, drop out rates. 3. Focus on social impact - including contribution to community (eg. surveys, awareness campaigns, blood donation drives etc) as a parameter to include social impact. 4. Data verification - to prevent alleged favouritism. 5. Moving away from one size fits all approach to a more inclusive & subjective one. eg. comparing programs i.e. some degrees & outcomes rather than universities. 6. Cluster based rankings can be explored to ensure fair appraisal comparisons. 7. Inclusivity measures due as representation of women, breken dalit & the marginalised. 8. Enhancing transparency in ranking process & make it open to scrutiny & feedback. 9. Enhanced focus on social learning eg. modules on ethics even for STEMM courses. Universities vase to get the top rank is similar to countries vying for higher GDP numbers, but true test of education lies in mainly knowledge equitable, accessible & affordable. For this we must go beyond narrow metrics for HEIs & expand them.

— DISHA DHANKHAR · AIR 235

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Universities vase to get the top rank is similar to countries vying for higher GDP numbers, but true test of education lies in mainly knowledge equitable, accessible & affordable. For this we must go beyond narrow metrics for HEIs & expand them.

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AIR 2352025

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Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu is known for its manufacturing clusters on firecrackers and matches. The local economy of the area is largely dependent on firecrackers industry. It has led to tangible economic development and improved standard of living in the area. So far as child labour norms for hazardous industries like firecrackers industry are concerned, International Labour Organization (ILO) has set the minimum age as 18 years. In India, however, this age is 14 years. The units in industrial clusters of firecrackers can be classified into registered and non-registered entities. One typical unit is household-based work. Though the law is clear on the use of child labour employment norms in registered/non-registered units, it does not include household-based works. Household-based work means children working under the supervision of their parents/relatives. To evade child labour norms, several units project themselves as household-based works but employ children from outside. Needless to say that employing children saves the costs for these units leading to higher profits to the owners. On your visit to one of the units at Sivakasi, the owner takes you around the unit which has about 10-15 children below 14 years of age. The owner tells you that in his household-based unit, the children are all his relatives. You notice that several children smirk, when the owner tells you this. On deeper enquiry, you figure out that neither the owner nor the children are able to satisfactorily establish their relationship with each other. Bring out and discuss the ethical issues involved in the above case. What would be your reaction after your above visit?

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