India’s education system faces a critical teacher shortage despite having over 11 crore educators, with over one million vacancies, especially in rural areas. Key issues include low pay, job insecurity, inefficient recruitment, and underqualified teachers. To address this, better salaries, secure contracts, improved rural infrastructure, streamlined hiring, and robust teacher training are essential for equitable education.Why is India struggling to fill its teacher vacancies?
India’s education system faces a critical teacher shortage despite having over 11 crore educators, with over one million vacancies, especially in rural areas. Key issues include low pay, job insecurity, inefficient recruitment, and underqualified teachers. To address this, better salaries, secure contracts, improved rural infrastructure, streamlined hiring, and robust teacher training are essential for equitable education.