Author: Dr. Suresh Kumar
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04011006
Abstract: According to me: ‘Wealth of knowledge is the most precious wealth’. Unacceptably many young people engage in unlawful activity and antisocial behaviour, which considerably contributes to society’s general downfall. In the 21st century period, the moral and ethical standards are decreasing. People are becoming ever more egocentric. Even when they do exercise discipline, our adolescent children disregard the wisdom of their elders. Having a firm grasp of what moral ideals stand for is crucial for today’s youth. If we want to build a society free from crime, both professional and human ethics must be respected. Morality serves as the best deterrent to significant crimes including theft, vandalism, violence, cybercrime, and corruption. It is essential to pinpoint the primary causes of society’s moral decline. Moral values are key to holding the world together. Therefore, the main objectives of this paper are, to understand the concept of Value Education, Ethics and Human Development to appreciate the need, importance and approaches for Valuebased education in India and to learn about important committees and commissions for introduction of value-based education in India post-independence. this thematic paper on value education, ethics, and human development in college students focus on how integrating morals and values shapes character, combats societal issues (like corruption/violence), fosters well-being, and creates responsible citizens through methods like curriculum integration, extracurriculars, and cultural exposure, with studies often finding higher awareness in girls and highlighting the need for teacher involvement to build strong, ethically grounded individuals.
Keywords: Value Education, Ethics, Human Development, College Students.
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