The Fake Face of Indian Education: A Potemkin Village
The Fake Face of Indian Education: A Potemkin Village Imagine a beautiful village built just for show. The houses look perfect from the road, but behind them there is nothing real – only empty walls and dirt. This is called a “Potemkin Village.” In India, our education system is like that. On paper, it looks strong: schools are full, children pass exams, and report cards look good. But in reality, many students are not learning much. We are not educating them – we are just making it appear that way. The numbers tell two different stories. On one side, almost every child goes to school. The latest Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024 shows that 98 out of 100 children aged 6 to 14 are enrolled. Graduation rates and board exam pass percentages are also very high. In CBSE Class 12 exams, over 88% students passed recently, and thousands scored 90% or even 95%+. Schools celebrate these numbers. Parents feel proud. Governments put out glowing report cards. But look behind the numb...
