A study on Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic on Indian Education System with references to Maharashtra state

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Abstract:- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak poses serious concerns to Indian education systems. Efforts to contain COVID-19 prompted unscheduled closure of schools in more than 28 states and 8 union territories, for a total of 36 entities in India. The states and union territories are further subdivided into districts and smaller administrative divisions. COVID-19 school closures left over one billion learners out of school. The study investigates the impact of COVID-19 on education. Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to 200 respondents that consist of teachers, students, parents, and policy makers selected from two cities in Maharashtra. The collected data were analyzed using STATA. The results show that COVID-19 has adverse effects on education including, learning disruptions, and decreased access to education and research facilities, Job losses and increased student debts. The findings also show that many educators and students relied on technology to ensure continued learning online during the Coronavirus pandemic. However, online education was hindered by poor infrastructures including, network, power, inaccessibility and unavailability issues and poor digital skills. The study underscores the damaging effects of COVID-19 on education sector and the need for all educational institutions, educators, and learners to adopt technology, and improve their digital skills in trends and realities of education in Maharashtra.

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