New twist to row over Smriti Irani’s educational qualifications
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Dear Dr. Jogeshwar,
Education qualification is entirely different from knowledge and experience.
Earlier, a man named Mr. K Kamaraj, who was illiterate, became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and implemented Free Education for all children. To attract children from rural areas, he started the Noon Meal Scheme at schools. Before his time, education in Tamil Nadu was only available on a payment basis.
Even my father struggled a lot to pay his school fees. If the fees were not paid, the school authorities would remove the names from the rolls. Re-admission was only possible after the fees were paid, causing the students to fall behind in their studies and struggle to catch up for examinations.
Currently, up to the 12th Standard (10+2 system), free education is available in government schools. However, there is a perception that the standards are not up to par. In reality, students who receive their education from government schools may not achieve high marks, but they possess the skills to adapt and survive in various environments. On the other hand, students from private schools may struggle in different atmospheres due to lower tolerance levels.
Therefore, one cannot judge a person solely based on their qualifications. For instance, I hold five degrees, yet I have not reached a high level professionally because I focused solely on my studies. In contrast, those who studied in government schools balanced academics with other activities, enabling them to excel.
In conclusion, it is not a person's educational qualifications that matter, but rather their qualities, credentials, and knowledge that should be considered for any position.
From India, Kumbakonam
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Education qualification is entirely different from knowledge and experience.
Earlier, a man named Mr. K Kamaraj, who was illiterate, became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and implemented Free Education for all children. To attract children from rural areas, he started the Noon Meal Scheme at schools. Before his time, education in Tamil Nadu was only available on a payment basis.
Even my father struggled a lot to pay his school fees. If the fees were not paid, the school authorities would remove the names from the rolls. Re-admission was only possible after the fees were paid, causing the students to fall behind in their studies and struggle to catch up for examinations.
Currently, up to the 12th Standard (10+2 system), free education is available in government schools. However, there is a perception that the standards are not up to par. In reality, students who receive their education from government schools may not achieve high marks, but they possess the skills to adapt and survive in various environments. On the other hand, students from private schools may struggle in different atmospheres due to lower tolerance levels.
Therefore, one cannot judge a person solely based on their qualifications. For instance, I hold five degrees, yet I have not reached a high level professionally because I focused solely on my studies. In contrast, those who studied in government schools balanced academics with other activities, enabling them to excel.
In conclusion, it is not a person's educational qualifications that matter, but rather their qualities, credentials, and knowledge that should be considered for any position.
From India, Kumbakonam
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Thanks. It is just the beginning of the debate.Ultimately facts remaining the same interpretation can be anything as the interpreter pleases. Let us have consensus,if any.
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Even before she could acquaint herself with the functioning of her ministry, Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani has already run into trouble for non-matching affidavits regarding her academic qualifications and also with people questioning her ability to shoulder the new responsibility.
Read more at: [Do Modi's ministers need degrees? Why Smriti Irani must perform | Firstpost](http://www.firstpost.com/politics/does-modis-cabinet-need-degrees-why-smriti-irani-must-perform-1547383.html?utm_source=ref_article)
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Read more at: [Do Modi's ministers need degrees? Why Smriti Irani must perform | Firstpost](http://www.firstpost.com/politics/does-modis-cabinet-need-degrees-why-smriti-irani-must-perform-1547383.html?utm_source=ref_article)
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Dear Dr. Mahanta,
Good debate to start with. But does our political system demand such a debate? To start with, let's ask ourselves - Is this one remote instance when a leader has supposedly less qualification than the post desires? Does our system set down any such standards for our leaders? Have we not had leaders qualified beyond the call of duty or position or educational quantums? Let the leaders' actions qualify the PM's decision. She is ultimately the rudder steering the ship, and her stay in the political arena has shown her mettle. So, let her actions speak for her - at the end of the day, it is her team which has to show, advise, and follow the decisions after ample discussions are made. She will certainly get a qualified team to tackle old and oft-debated issues with a new perspective. No luck answers without perseverance, and credentials are built after perseverance over a period of time. Let God lend the new team in office his blessings to steer the country to new pinnacles.
From India, Kolkata
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Good debate to start with. But does our political system demand such a debate? To start with, let's ask ourselves - Is this one remote instance when a leader has supposedly less qualification than the post desires? Does our system set down any such standards for our leaders? Have we not had leaders qualified beyond the call of duty or position or educational quantums? Let the leaders' actions qualify the PM's decision. She is ultimately the rudder steering the ship, and her stay in the political arena has shown her mettle. So, let her actions speak for her - at the end of the day, it is her team which has to show, advise, and follow the decisions after ample discussions are made. She will certainly get a qualified team to tackle old and oft-debated issues with a new perspective. No luck answers without perseverance, and credentials are built after perseverance over a period of time. Let God lend the new team in office his blessings to steer the country to new pinnacles.
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The issue is one of understanding and making decisions. While there may be competent bureaucrats to assist, ultimately, all decisions would largely benefit the businessmen hiding under the guise. What strikes me is that even for the smallest position in any organization, there is a process that involves around 3 interviews and background verification. However, in today's scenario, education is becoming increasingly expensive, and it seems to have turned into more of a business model to earn money. Consequently, the new HR Department would be entirely dependent on someone else!
This notion always brings to mind the saying - "Born intelligent, Education ruined..."
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This notion always brings to mind the saying - "Born intelligent, Education ruined..."
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After all what are her credentials to be HRD minister? Can any body elaborate?
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Dear Dr. Jogeshwar Mahanta,
It is not clear to me whether your concern is that the present HRD Minister of India is not even a graduate or she is totally incapable of holding that post compared to her predecessors. Let us analyze the issue apolitically. If your concern is her educational qualification, I am unable to think that a person with high academic profile alone can function effectively as HRD Minister. No doubt all our Ministers for education in the past were great scholars. But, what happened to our education system? As in the distant past, it is gradually made available only to a certain class, i.e., with a slight modification not based on caste but on CASH. The resultant effect is that those who have no education but money become the founders and patrons of Private educational institutions and Autonomous Universities and those who are highly educated go to work there as teachers for money. Even though the Govt collects separate educational cess from the taxpayer, the fund allocation to education is becoming thinner and thinner and the fees for higher education higher and higher. It is similar to collecting 10% of the value of your new vehicle as road tax and bleeding you white at every 60K.M by way of compulsory toll for road maintenance. If you think she is otherwise incapable, it is too early to judge I think.
From India, Salem
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It is not clear to me whether your concern is that the present HRD Minister of India is not even a graduate or she is totally incapable of holding that post compared to her predecessors. Let us analyze the issue apolitically. If your concern is her educational qualification, I am unable to think that a person with high academic profile alone can function effectively as HRD Minister. No doubt all our Ministers for education in the past were great scholars. But, what happened to our education system? As in the distant past, it is gradually made available only to a certain class, i.e., with a slight modification not based on caste but on CASH. The resultant effect is that those who have no education but money become the founders and patrons of Private educational institutions and Autonomous Universities and those who are highly educated go to work there as teachers for money. Even though the Govt collects separate educational cess from the taxpayer, the fund allocation to education is becoming thinner and thinner and the fees for higher education higher and higher. It is similar to collecting 10% of the value of your new vehicle as road tax and bleeding you white at every 60K.M by way of compulsory toll for road maintenance. If you think she is otherwise incapable, it is too early to judge I think.
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Dear Dr. Mahanta,
Though opinions are diverse, I think that sweeping generalizations, such as "interpretation can be anything as the interpreter pleases," cannot make any headway in a liberal discussion on a specific issue like the one you have started. Every political leader should have the qualifications to effectively hold the portfolio allotted to him or her; this is a concern for all. However, the difference of opinion emerges in setting the parameters to assess the qualifications. We have witnessed in the past many stalwarts miserably failing in their ministerial roles due to their lack of situational management, for some reason or another, and subsequently getting sacked or reshuffled. In the annals of history, why are certain people called great kings, and their rule referred to as the golden era? Is it because they can be attributed with all the superlative adjectives for traits such as physical strength, bravery, military intelligence, eloquence, wisdom, and the like? It is only because of how harmoniously they organized the available resources at their disposal for the realization of their objectives. So, let's not be judgmental now.
Please let me know if you need any further assistance or clarification.
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Though opinions are diverse, I think that sweeping generalizations, such as "interpretation can be anything as the interpreter pleases," cannot make any headway in a liberal discussion on a specific issue like the one you have started. Every political leader should have the qualifications to effectively hold the portfolio allotted to him or her; this is a concern for all. However, the difference of opinion emerges in setting the parameters to assess the qualifications. We have witnessed in the past many stalwarts miserably failing in their ministerial roles due to their lack of situational management, for some reason or another, and subsequently getting sacked or reshuffled. In the annals of history, why are certain people called great kings, and their rule referred to as the golden era? Is it because they can be attributed with all the superlative adjectives for traits such as physical strength, bravery, military intelligence, eloquence, wisdom, and the like? It is only because of how harmoniously they organized the available resources at their disposal for the realization of their objectives. So, let's not be judgmental now.
Please let me know if you need any further assistance or clarification.
Kind regards,
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Hi everyone,
In my view, commitment and an honest approach are required for a minister to execute his/her job effectively in rendering service to the people. It is pertinent to say that many Doctorate Degree holders have floundered in the Indian political scenario, whereas, as mentioned in the above thread, many persons with no educational background like K. Kamaraj have done well. It is nice to have a good educational background, but it is not a must to deliver.
V. Raghunathan
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In my view, commitment and an honest approach are required for a minister to execute his/her job effectively in rendering service to the people. It is pertinent to say that many Doctorate Degree holders have floundered in the Indian political scenario, whereas, as mentioned in the above thread, many persons with no educational background like K. Kamaraj have done well. It is nice to have a good educational background, but it is not a must to deliver.
V. Raghunathan
From India
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