How do we engage our PhDs and Post graduates?

Often, we compare the number of post graduates and PhD. India produces with those produced by China. We find that India lags far behind. While, it is laudable that we wish to catch up numerically, we should also examine what we do with those we produce. Do we employ them in miserably low paid jobs? What facilities do we provide them to do what they can do best? Do we provide them with challenging assignments, which help build up our country? If we do not, fewer people will be attracted to higher education. So, even if we increase the numbers, the benefits will be disappointing. So, while increasing the numbers of those getting higher education, it is imperative to generate their commensurate utilization.

Currently, we have mammoth programs like, National Rural Employment Guaranty Scheme, with outlay of several thousands of Crores. Have we employed enough brain power at each district level to formulate the program and then monitor its implementation in all its aspects. If we do such program definition and monitoring, several hundred highly qualified persons can be gainfully employed and enhance the delivery effectiveness.