The Struggle for Basic Facilities in Government Colleges: A Systemic Failure
Introduction When India speaks of becoming a global knowledge power and proudly highlights its demographic dividend, government colleges quietly expose the gap between ambition and reality. These institutions educate the majority of the country’s students, yet they remain trapped in neglect. The absence of basic facilities in government colleges is not a minor administrative lapse—it is a systemic failure that directly undermines the idea of equal opportunity in education. Learning in Survival Mode For many students, entering a government college means learning the art of adjustment before learning any subject. Broken desks, overcrowded classrooms, malfunctioning fans, and leaking roofs are common sights. Libraries exist, but outdated books and limited access reduce them to symbolic spaces. Laboratories, especially in science and technical courses, often lack functional equipment, turning practical education into a formality. The issue is no longer about excellence; it is ab...
