The document discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the education sector in India. It notes that the closure of schools and colleges due to the virus has impacted over 600 million learners worldwide. In India, the closure is having short and long-term economic and social consequences. While some institutions have transitioned to online classes, this method is not effective for all students, especially those in rural areas without reliable internet access. The document concludes that online classes are no substitute for in-person learning and it is unclear when the education system will recover from the current abnormal situation.

1. Corona virus insight
The global Covid-19 pandemic is exacting a terrible human toll and
menacing the world economy. Across industries, companies should
act now to protect their employees and customers—and prepare
now for the world beyond coronavirus

2. Economic Situation
In India up to 53% of businesses have specified a certain amount of
impact of shutdowns caused due to COVID-19 on operations, as per
a FICCI survey in March.[8] By 24 April the unemployment rate had
increased nearly 19% within a month, reaching 26% unemployment
across India, according to the 'Centre for Monitoring Indian
Economy

3. Impact of covid-19 on
educational industry

4. As we know that due to coronavirus pandemic the state
governments across the country temporarily started shutting
down schools and colleges. As per the present situation, there
is an uncertainty when schools and colleges will reopen. No
doubt, this is the crucial time for education sector.

5. The immediate solution of coronavirus is necessary or if like these
days pass then closure of schools and colleges does not even have
short term impact in India but can even cause far-reaching economic
and societal consequences. Let us tell you that due to the closedown of
educational institutes it is estimated to affect around 600 million
learners across the world.

6. Another major concern is that it can affect the paying
capacity of several people in the private sector, which is
catering to a sizeable section of the students in the
country.
 Student counselling operations are also affected.
 Several institutions may pause faculty hiring plans for existing vacancies which in
turn affect quality and excellence.
 Structure of schooling and learning includes teaching and assessment
methodologies and due to closure, it will be affected.

7. Online platform
 Gradually the system is getting accustomed to the situation. Distance classes, using
various online platforms, have been started in many institutions. It is, however, difficult to
say at this moment, how far it has been successful, especially when one is situated in an
urban areas and has the advantage of teaching an elite class.
 The situation is very different when one looks at rural colleges and universities. Many
students in rural areas may not have access to smartphones or computers. Even if they
do, the net connectivity may not be as high as in urban areas

8. Drawback of online class
Online classes are not capable of substituting classroom lectures. The former is very seldom
able to generate the interaction that is needed in a class. Moreover, the teachers’ body
language, which is a part and parcel of the classroom lectures and is imperative for their
success, is also missing in online classes. The use of technology will not only lead to more
discrimination, but also will create some practical problems. It will also lack the desired
interaction in the class.

9. Solution for interrupted education
 With the help of power supply, digital skills of teachers and students, internet connectivity it is necessary to
explore digital learning, high and low technology solutions, etc.
 Students those are coming from low-income groups or presence of disability, etc. distance learning
programs can be included.
 To provide support for digitalisation to teachers and students.
 The necessity to explore digital learning platforms.
 Measures should be taken to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on job offers, internship programs, and
research projects.

10. Impact of online education
While it is difficult to gauge the impact of the online classes in the institution so
early, students of all subjects do not have the access to online connectivity,
especially those staying in the rural areas. The practical classes in the lab-based
subjects are also not being held online and mathematical papers are difficult to
be instructed online. Hence, it can be said that the impact has not been very
positive.

11. Conclusion
No one is sure how long it will take for the education sector to come out of the
abnormal situation prevailing in the country at present. Moreover, education
system is especially vulnerable since mass gathering cannot be avoided in our
classrooms. Online classes are no substitutes for classroom lectures for a variety
of reasons. The digital divide will only leads to discrimination and practical
classes based on laboratories cannot be held online.

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