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DRIVING RURAL YOUNG FORCE TOWARDS HIGHER EDUCATION

The present research paper is based on the study of higher education and rural youth of India. A survey conducted in the villages in Haveli and Velha Tahasils of Pune district. 200 responses through questionnaire were collected. The objectives of the study are to examine the academic qualification of the respondents, to investigate the problems in getting higher education and to suggest some remedies to direct rural youth towards higher education. It has been observed in this study that there is a need to create awareness about the importance of higher education among the rural youth to increase their engagement in it. It is essential to take some measures such as conducting awareness programs, providing easy access to higher education, redesigning the curriculum of higher education with major focus on employability skill development.