Problems and Challenges of Education System during COVID-19 Pandemic in India

Abstract

The source of the COVID-19 pandemic is the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is an infectious type of disease. The first known case of coronavirus was identified in Wuhan, in the Hubei province of China, in December 2019. The first case of COVID-19 in India was found on January 31st, 2020 in Kerala. COVID-19 affected various people in different ways. Most infected people develop mild to moderate illnesses and recover without hospitalization. Keeping these things in mind, the focus of this article to explore the different hardships and problems faced by the Indian education sector (teachers & students) in the Covid-19 Pandemic time and to suggest to some preventive measures to overcome the negative effect of this pandemic as well as future pandemic situation.  This article is also yielding fruitful insights for children who lost their parents in this pandemic by providing them with free education and financial support, as well as ensuring comprehensive child care and protection. As, it is evident that the education sector is most prone to this pandemic. To fight problem like these, government can set up a number of stress coping centers that may help our students fight this pandemic more effectively and efficiently.