What is the actual purpose of education? This question demands us to ruminate upon the years of structured learning and testing that bestows us with the stature of being 'Educated'. The discourse on the purpose of education never seems to terminate. An ensuing question that follows is that ‘Should people become educated to gain capabilities for entering the workforce, or should they be nurtured towards becoming responsible citizens through social, economic, cultural and intellectual development?’. Eleanor Roosevelt once quoted in a 1930 article, "Good Citizenship: The Purpose of Education".

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The Purpose of Education
What is the actual purpose of education? This question demands
us to ruminate upon the years of structured learning and testing
that bestows us with the stature of being ’Educated’.
The discourse on the purpose of education never seems to
terminate. An ensuing question that follows is that ‘Should
people become educated to gain capabilities for entering the
workforce, or should they be nurtured towards becoming
responsible citizens through social, economic, cultural and

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intellectual development?’. Eleanor Roosevelt once quoted in a
1930 article, "Good Citizenship: The Purpose of Education".
Another prevalent question that comes up in the minds of
students is that ‘Why am I learning to solve such complicated
and tricky mathematical/scientific problems that will be of
slight use in real life?’. The answer is fairly simple. Apart from
the substantial usage of such problems in mathematical and
scientific discoveries, the main purpose of having such problems
is to strengthen one’s mind to enhance/expand skills such as
mental, numerical, analytical so that they are well placed to
face any challenge of life hands-on.
The most acknowledged purpose of education has been to direct
people towards the full realization of human intellect and its
capabilities. In the present day, the purpose of education has
reformed from that of producing a literate society to that of
producing a learning society. Let’s take a look at some of the
Key objectives of Education:

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! To prepare children to be good citizens of the society.
! To produce Critical thinkers.
! To develop the ability to
distinguish between ‘What is
right and What is wrong’, ‘What
is just and What is unjust’ &
‘What is immoral and What is
moral’.

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! To enhance the capability to solve day-to-day life problems.
! To eradicate the ill-beliefs of society.
! To cultivate a skilled workforce.

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In true sense, Education sets the Foundation for achieving
Success in any sphere of life. It develops individuals into prolific
citizens who use their knowledge, talent and learned skills to
sustain themselves while pushing the human race forward in
areas of equality, justness and harmony.
Famous psychologists suggest that Education should not only
teach children civic knowledge but it should also inculcate civic
skills, which include respecting others, sensitive towards
environment, fellow beings, flora & fauna, working in
collaboration, conducting oneself in a way that is fair and being
a responsible participant of the community.
Education helps us unfold the hidden layers of our being through
the realization our potential and talents. It helps us tap into
latent talent, so that we can sharpen our skills. It helps the
world to produce marvelous scientists that innovate and produce
futuristic novelties.
On the surface level, education is much regarded as a medium
to gain sufficient academic qualification to get suitable
employment at a later stage. As one moves ahead on the path of
learning, their remuneration or salary becomes their market
value based on the education level and background. For

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instance, an IIT Graduate is more likely to be offered a higher
salary package than any other engineering graduate from other
Indian Universities.
We must bear in our minds that, ‘’those who amass enough
education, steer the path of development and progress for
their country’’. It is these individuals who become teachers,
scientists, inventors, welfare activists, soldiers and politicians
who work together as the backbone of society.
As famously quoted by Swami Vivekananda, ‘’ Education is the
manifestation of perfection already in man. Like fire in a piece
of flint, knowledge exists in the mind. Suggestion is the friction;
which brings it out.’’ This evokes that the purpose of education
is only limited to the amount of knowledge our minds
accumulate!