UN- sponsored study finds only 10% of Indian students receive professional career guidance
New Delhi: An UN-sponsored survey, conducted in 14 districts including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka and Rajasthan, revealed that only 10.4% of Indian higher-education students receive professional counseling to help them make informed career decisions.
The study included 21,239 students from grades 9 through 12 and found that most students struggle with limited information, lack of self-awareness, and external constraints when determining their future.
According to the survey, 41% of private school students reported uncertainty in course selection, compared with 35% in government schools, despite comparatively better access to resources. The study also noted that only 22% of students, 24% in private schools and 20% in government schools — have a backup career plan.
Key findings show that just 10% of students know the costs of higher education courses, while 38% remain unsure about their target education level. Overall, 81% reported barriers to career decision-making, ranging from family or peer influence to concerns about future prospects.
According to a report published by Deccan Herald, Himanshu Gupta, secretary of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), stressing on the importance of early career planning said, “Career plays a vital role in shaping a child’s future, and the process must begin early."
Gupta said that to address the gap, it is working on qualification standards and training modules to prepare certified career counsellors, who will guide students in making informed choices aligned with their interests and skills.
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Leopard that killed 8-year-old boy caught after weeks in Thane
Thane (PTI): Forest officials on Sunday captured a leopard that mauled an eight-year-old child to death nearly a month ago in Shahapur of Maharashtra’s Thane district.
The predator walked into one of the cages set up in the area late Saturday night, ending weeks of panic in several villages in the region, an official from the Dolkhamb division of the forest department said.
"The captured leopard will undergo a thorough medical examination before any further decision is taken regarding its relocation or release," he said.
Senior inspector Suresh Gavit from the Kasara police station confirmed the development, stating that the forest department had successfully secured the animal.
Following the news of the capture, a video surfaced on social media showing a large crowd of villagers, including children, cheering and following the vehicle carrying the caged leopard.
The capture comes as a major relief to the area, which had been on edge since April 16, when the big cat killed an eight-year-old boy.
Krishna Bhaga Agiwale, a resident of Kalbhonde in the Kasara range, had ventured into a forest patch near his house to collect wild fruits when the leopard pounced on him, dragged him into the thicket and killed him on the spot.
