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4. HUMAN CAPITAL FORMATION IN INDIA

The chapter discusses the significance of human capital and its formation in India, emphasizing the relationship between education and economic growth. It highlights government expenditures on education and health, methods of human capital formation including training and migration, and the disparities in educational attainment across different regions. Furthermore, it explores the role of education as an essential element for enhancing individual and societal productivity.

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Sections

  • 4

    Human Capital Formation In India

    This section explores the concept of human capital formation in India and its critical role in economic growth, education, and health.

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  • 4.1

    Introduction

    The introduction outlines the significance of human capital formation, connecting it to economic growth and the need for government investment in education and health.

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  • 4.2

    What Is Human Capital?

    Human capital refers to the skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by individuals, which contribute to economic growth and overall human development.

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  • 4.3

    Sources Of Human Capital

    This section discusses various sources of human capital formation in India, including investments in education, health, on-the-job training, migration, and information.

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  • 4.4

    Human Capital And Human Development

    This section covers the relationship between human capital and human development, highlighting the importance of education and health in economic growth.

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  • 4.5

    State Of Human Capital Formation In India

    This section analyzes the state of human capital formation in India, emphasizing the significance of education and health as investments in building human capital.

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  • 4.6

    Education Sector In India

    This section explores the state of educational expenditure in India, its growth over time, and the disparities in educational attainment across different states.

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  • 4.7

    Future Prospects

    This section discusses the future prospects of human capital formation in India, addressing the ongoing challenges and the need to advance educational and health outcomes.

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  • 4.8

    Conclusion

    The conclusion underscores the importance of human capital formation and development in India, highlighting government efforts and the necessity of equitable access to education and health services for sustainable economic growth.

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  • 4.9

    Exercises

    This section focuses on various exercises that reinforce the concepts of human capital and development, aiming to help learners apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.

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What we have learnt

  • Human capital is essential ...
  • Investment in education and...
  • The government plays a cruc...

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