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General Studies 2023 GS Paper II 10 marks 150 words Compulsory Suggest

GS Paper II — Q6

The crucial aspect of development process has been the inadequate attention paid to Human Resource Development in India. Suggest…

The crucial aspect of development process has been the inadequate attention paid to Human Resource Development in India. Suggest measures that can address this inadequacy. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks

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मानव संसाधन विकास पर पर्याप्त ध्यान नहीं दिया जाना भारत की विकास प्रक्रिया का एक कठोर पक्ष रहा है। ऐसे उपाय सुझाइए जो इस अपर्याप्तता को दूर कर सकें। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर) 10 marks

Q6 of the 2023 UPSC Mains General Studies GS Paper II, as printed
The question as printed in the 2023 General Studies paper
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Model answer

Written by UPSC Answer Check against this question's marking rubric, to the 150-word length. UPSC does not publish answers for Mains — this is one way to score well, not an official key.

Human Resource Development (HRD) is multidimensional, encompassing education, public health, skills, and productive employment. To overcome historical deficits and realize human potential, comprehensive measures are required:

Sectoral Upgradation: Accelerate the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, expand vocational training under the Skill India Mission, and strengthen public health infrastructure to build resilient physical and cognitive capital.

Institutional Reforms: Create autonomous accreditation bodies and foster robust industry-academia partnerships to bridge employability mismatches. Empower decentralized District Skill Committees (DSCs) to tailor skill initiatives to local economic demands.

Inclusive Targeting: Bridge the rural-urban gap, boost female labor force participation through targeted socio-economic support, and institute formal certification and upskilling frameworks for the informal sector.

Policy Convergence: Integrate HRD priorities directly into macroeconomic planning frameworks and adopt outcome-based budgeting to ensure public outlays translate into tangible human capital gains.

These interventions will enable India to effectively harness its demographic dividend for sustained, equitable growth.

What "Suggest" is asking you to do

Propose measures that attach to the causes the question has just had you identify. Each should name who acts, on what, and why it would work; a measure with no actor behind it is a wish rather than a suggestion.

Structure that answers it

The problem in one line → measure 1 with the cause it addresses → measure 2 → measure 3 → how it would be implemented and what it requires

Where marks are lost

Prescriptions that would fit any question on any subject — awareness campaigns, capacity building, better coordination. The examiner checks whether each measure is traceable to a cause the answer itself named.

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How this answer will be evaluated

Approach

Framework: null. suggest: the problem in one line > implementable measures > who acts > conclusion Full marks: 4-5 specific, implementable measures with clear Indian context and realistic implementation pathways

Key points expected

  • Measures must be specific and implementable
  • Measures must directly address HRD inadequacy
  • Measures must be relevant to Indian context
  • Measures must be realistic and actionable

Evaluation rubric

Each sub-part is marked on its own, against the marks and word limit printed on the paper.

  1. The answer Implementable measures to address inadequate attention to Human Resource Development in India. 10 marks · 150 words

    suggest— the problem in one line → implementable measures → who acts → conclusion

    Must cover

    • Measures must be specific and implementable
    • Measures must directly address HRD inadequacy
    • Measures must be relevant to Indian context
    • Measures must be realistic and actionable

    Loses marks

    • Vague, generic suggestions without specifics
    • Measures not directly addressing HRD
    • Reciting problems without suggesting solutions

    Earns more

    • Measures linked to specific government schemes
    • Measures addressing skill development gaps
    • Measures for quality education improvement
    • Measures for healthcare infrastructure

    Extra mark

    • Reference to 2nd ARC recommendations
    • Citation of specific HRD policy documents

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