Role of Education in Human Resource Development

• Each member plays a crucial role at different levels, significantly impacting the progress of education. The effectiveness of education relies on the performance of these individuals, each requiring distinct skills and competencies. Given the dynamic nature of society and the rapid expansion of knowledge, it is essential for educational professionals to continually adapt by acquiring the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes. HRD is integral to this process, aiming to maximize human potential, which is pivotal not only for educational advancement but also for broader economic development.

Human resource development (HRD) is a process that helps employees improve their skills, knowledge, and abilities to support their personal growth and the organization’s effectiveness.

The role of education is crucial and profound as it enables people to perform well at their personal and professional responsibilities. The educational system plays an important role in the development of human resources. That is one of the reasons that it is a major reason why it is economical for business organisations to hire skilled and qualified employees rather than unskilled ones.

Education is significant in the future development of young people in a number of ways, as described below.

Life Skills Enhancement

• Education provides a foundation of knowledge that is applicable across a range of tasks and challenges, simplifying future endeavours and enhancing problem-solving capabilities. This foundational knowledge prepares individuals to handle varied life situations with greater ease and efficacy.

Development of Empathy

• Empathy, integral to social cohesion and innovation, is cultivated through educational experiences. Education encourages individuals to understand and appreciate diverse perspectives, which is essential for effective human resource development and for nurturing productive social interactions.

Achievement of Objectives

• Education is a key enabler in reaching both personal and financial goals. It offers insights into the broader world and fosters a deeper understanding of various contexts, which in turn aids in human resource development and personal advancement.

Economic and Societal Productivity

• Education directly contributes to the economic development of a country by making human resources more skilled and knowledgeable. This increased competence leads to higher productivity levels, which are crucial for the overall quality of life and development of human capital.

Rationality and Critical Thinking

• One of the primary roles of education is to foster a sense of logic and rationality. Education encourages young minds to question and seek evidence-based answers, promoting a rational approach to both learning and life decisions. This aspect of education helps in dispelling baseless beliefs and encourages more objective and efficient decision-making.

Economic Development

• Human resources are pivotal for national development. Education enhances these resources, preparing them for pivotal roles in key economic sectors such as healthcare, industry, and agriculture. This preparation is crucial for the overall social and economic development of a country.

Creativity and Ambition

• Education is fundamental in inspiring creativity and ambition. It exposes individuals to new possibilities and encourages them to aspire beyond their current conditions. Education lays the groundwork for innovation and future inventions by providing the necessary knowledge and stimulating the imagination.

Education & HRD: Issues & Challenges:

The main issues and challenges of contemporary Indian education are as following.

The desire of the present youth, Indiscipline, Unemployment, Poverty, Political unwillingness, Corruption, Privatization, Loss of professional Ethics, Commercial attitude, lack of New Knowledge and Research, Financing.

Suggestions for combating challenges:

1. Engaging All Employees

·       Organizations must encourage every employee to adopt a mindset focused on leadership, innovation, and active engagement in executing company strategy to stay competitive.

2. Evolving Leadership Development

·       Shift the focus of leadership training to include mid-management levels and below, broadening the base of potential leaders.

3. Advancing HR with Predictive Analytics

·       Invest in predictive analytics tools for more precise hiring, turnover modelling, performance management, and compensation analysis, moving beyond traditional ratings and benchmarks.

4. Preparing for Future Roles

·       Anticipate future business cycles by preparing employees for not only current roles but also future responsibilities, ensuring readiness for upcoming challenges.

5. Promoting Workplace Diversity

·       Increase workplace diversity and flexibility to accommodate shifts in workforce demographics and personal priorities, such as family or location constraints.

6. Increasing Employer Transparency

·       Enhance transparency in the workplace to foster greater accountability, responsibility, and responsiveness, especially in turbulent times.

7. Leveraging Performance Analytics

·       Utilize data-driven insights across all HR processes, from recruitment to talent management, to optimize the return on investment in human capital.

8. Aligning Skills with Strategy

·       Ensure that technical, functional, and leadership skills development is closely aligned with evolving business strategies to address talent gaps effectively.

9. Integrating HR and Technology

·       Strengthen the collaboration between HR and technology through tools like social media, gamification, cloud computing, and big data analysis to enhance communication and efficiency.

10. Focusing on HR Operations

·       Prioritize the efficiency and innovation of HR operations and systems to adapt to the rapid changes and demands of the modern business environment.

Govt Initiatives:

1.     MHRD Government of India: In pursuance of this mission, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) was created on September 26, 1985, through the 174th amendment to the Government of India Rules, 1961. Mainly the MHRD has two departments:

Ø  Department of School Education & Literacy

Ø  Department of Higher Education

2.     Compulsory education as a right:  India has been committed to providing free and compulsory education to all children. Hence, Indian Parliament has enacted a legislation making free and compulsory education a Right of every child in the age group 6-14 years which has come into force from 1st April, 2010.

3.     UGC role: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched a scheme on skills based higher education as part of college/university education.

4.     Vocationalization of School Education

5.     YUVIKA – YUva VIgyani KAryakram (Young Scientist Programme)

6.     Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat: It is a sub-programme of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan launched in August, 2014 with special focus on improving language development and to create interest in mathematics.

7.     Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan: The RMSA guidelines provide for augmenting secondary school infrastructure through construction of additional class rooms, laboratories, toilet blocks, drinking water, libraries etc.

8.     Udaan: This Scheme is dedicated to the development of girl child education, so as to promote the admission of girl students. It seeks to enhance the enrolment of girl students in prestigious technical education institutions through incentives & academic support.

9.     “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” programme, launched on January 20, 2015 has ushered in to encourage education among girl children.

10.  E-pathshala: As a part of the Digital India Campaign, the Ministry of HRD has launched ‘e-pathshala’ which is a single point repository of e-resources containing.

11.  Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM), is a Web portal where Massive Open On-line Courses (MOOCs) will be available on all kinds of subjects