The education sector significantly affects the economic, political and social development of any nation and is a key to enhance country’s competitiveness in the global economy. Higher education is critical to India’s aspirations of emerging as a major player in the global knowledge economy. This paper takes a comprehensive look at the various stages of growth of higher education in India. It also examines the degree to which a labour market for academic staffs has developed in Indian education sector and explores its implications for academic professionals, their careers and work. It analyses the key elements and characteristics of this market. The paper draws and builds on findings from official national data and also evidence-based reports subject to secondary analysis. In conclusion the paper argues that there is a degree of insularity in the Indian academic market.

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印度高等教育体系的反思：学术劳动力市场视角

教育部门对任何国家的经济、政治和社会发展都有重大影响，是提高国家在全球经济中的竞争力的关键。高等教育对于印度成为全球知识经济的主要参与者的愿望至关重要。本文全面审视了印度高等教育发展的各个阶段。它还研究了印度教育部门学术人员劳动力市场的发展程度，并探讨了其对学术专业人士、他们的职业和工作的影响。它分析了这个市场的关键要素和特征。该论文借鉴并建立在官方国家数据的调查结果以及经过二次分析的循证报告的基础上。