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Notes 10. Technological developments: Information revolution has been brought about and
strengthened due to technological developments such as microchips, genetics,
communications, robots, lasers, growth of satellite TV and computer technologies. Due to
limited resources public sector cannot meet the demands of the industry and other sectors
of economy. Thus private sector should undertake to train manpower in technology and
respond to market demands.
11. Greater responsibility with the recipients of education: Over the years education has been
considered as a free public good thereby devaluing education. Privatization of education
where the recipient will bear the full cost will help bring greater responsibility in them. As
a consequence, students are likely to demand greater efficiency and quality in teaching.

In the present times there is a need for interaction between UGC, academic
institutions of higher learning, industry, R&D institutions and funding agencies.
This could be achieved by a synergy process wherein they will be partners in
various activities, complementing each other in reaching their visions, objectives
and goals. This can be achieved through private participation.

17.7 Advantages of Privatization :

Privatization will enhance
• Decentralization and debureaucratization of educational institutions.
• Initiatives in educational reforms.
• Innovativeness in teaching and evaluation.
• Tailor made services and provision of wide choice of courses and subjects to students.
• Competition.
• Quality education and training.
• Shaping of the curriculum according to global, national and local needs.
• Availability and better maintenance of resources transparency in all procedures.
• Fulfill the need of the country in liberalization, privatization, and globalization.
• Utility of human and physical resources in proper way.
17.8 Problems of Privatization :

Privatizing education

• Will badly affect the poor
• Undermine equity, diversity and openness
• Does not address issues of equality, fairness and responsibility
• Exorbitant fees will deprive many of availing education
• Accountability problem will arise
• Courses in humanities and social sciences will be sidelined due to no economic gain
• Civic and democratic values may not get passed down
• Apprehensions about job security and retrenchment of staff
• Cost saving will lead cost cutting
• Collected funds may be misused by the owners

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