Why Education is Important?

Education is important because

• It plays a vital role in increasing our knowledge
• Helps us better “belong” in the society we live in
• Helps us get a job and much more

It’s not just about increasing our technical knowledge. Education also helps us understand different cultures and helps us network better.

Whether you want a better job or would like to progress in your current career, it’s extremely important that you widen your network. That is one area where education really helps us.

If you are educated, that means you are also less susceptible to fraud. A lot of people take advantages of uneducated people by employing them for fewer wages than the standard, not giving them enough facilities and even the fundamental rights people deserve. A lot of what education has to offer a person will indirectly help them become better.

Earlier, women rarely went for higher studies. Now more and more people are realizing the importance of education and are allowing their daughters to pursue higher education. Being educated not only helps women get a job, it also makes them a lot more independent.

What do you think about the importance of education in India? Do you think us Indians are as educated as we need to be or does the system require a change? Let us know in the comments.