IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON INDIAN EDUCATION: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

COVID-19 pandemic had affected every sector in the world. The health crisis became crisis for many sectors. Education in India is one such sector which was badly affected. There was worldwide lockdown during this pandemic. It affected learners in India and world. There were around 32 Crore learners who badly suffered due to pandemic lockdown. All activities came to stand-still or stopped. It was worldwide crisis. New changes came in educational instructions and media. It was a kind of revolution and transformation in the field of Indian education. This paper brings out these new modes of instructions adopted in India. This paper tells about Government of India measures to provide education in the country. Both positive and negative impacts of COVID-19 on education are stated and suggestions are provided. This was a novel experiment in India to face and overcome difficulties in Corona-pandemic situation.