'Education is a necessity, not a business': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat backs 6% budget demand
Bhagwat stressed that the system should be designed in a way that makes quality education available to everybody without placing financial burden on families.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat stressed on Thursday that education should not be considered a business but a fundamental necessity accessible to all without financial strain. Backing the ongoing demand for education to receive six per cent of the national budget, Bhagwat affirmed that the proposal is appropriate and should be put into practice.
He emphasized that improving the education system is a collective responsibility and cannot solely be the government's duty. At a Mumbai event, Bhagwat stated, "This demand is appropriate, we feel, and it should be implemented." He also highlighted that education is a shared responsibility, and each stakeholder must fulfill their role, correcting any shortcomings if necessary.
Bhagwat urged society to share the burden of making education affordable, stating that it should not be solely the government's responsibility. He maintained that the education system should be structured to provide quality education to every child without overburdening families financially. The conference follows nationwide student protests over a suspected NEET-UG paper leak, leading to the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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