Author: Mr. Prasenjit Sarkar & Dr. Srikanta Nandi
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/03010017
Abstract: Education is the cornerstone of human development and sustainable growth in any society. This research paper explores the multi-dimensional role of education in fostering physical, mental, social, and economic development. Drawing on the Human Development Index, theories of human capital, and the sustainable development goals, the study synthesizes findings from international reports, economists, and educators. It also highlights the impacts of education on poverty alleviation, gender equality, mental health, governance, employment, and community well-being. The paper concludes by emphasizing the transformative potential of education in creating equitable, prosperous, and sustainable societies.
In this article, Human Development Index (HDI), Education and Mental Health, Education and Human Development, Role of Education in Human Development, Role of Education in Sustainable Development and Implementation of Education for enhancing All Round Growth and Development of Human Beings have been discussed.
This article has been concluded with the opinion that education plays an indispensable role in enhancing allround growth and development of human beings in our contemporary society. In this article, from multiple international studies and Human Development theories, it has been shown that education fosters human capital which is the backbone of national development. Education cultivates critical and logical thinking, moral values, empathy, creative attitude, improving mindfulness and emotional intelligence, resilience and sustainable temperament which helps one to survive in today’s complex global challenges; not only that it helps common people to face the various kinds of challenges in life, to find out the suitable solution for that; reduces the fertility rate, increases the expectations on livelihood, improves the gross level of family health which fosters community cohesion.
By making the vivid explanation on the basis of multiple research papers this article has shown that education is the fundamental right and the most effective societal element for bringing social justice and good governance in a country.
Keywords: Human Development Index (HDI), Mental Health, Sustainable Development, All Round Growth, Contemporary Society.
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