The Impact of COVID-19 on Education

2020 has witnesses a different scenario in the world which has never been recorded in the history of any country in the world. Economy all over the world including the powerful nations USA& China has also been very badly affected. Production sector financial system at one side and education and other important services at another end. Due to coronavirus pandemic the state governments across the country temporarily started shutting down schools and colleges. As per the present situation, there is an uncertainty when schools and colleges will reopen. No doubt, this is the crucial time for education sector because entrance tests of several universities and competitive examinations are held during this period. Along with them how can we forget about board examinations and admissions into new courses and foreign education trips etc. The immediate solution of coronavirus is necessary or if like these days pass then closure of schools and colleges does not even have short term impact in India but can even cause far-reaching economic and societal consequences. Due to the closedown of educational institutes it is estimated to affect around 600 million learners across the world. Considering the statistical facts the universities, colleges and the complete education system has adopted the online impartment of education which has been adopted by learners as well and as a result many such online platforms has been initiated. This article is an attempt to throw some light on to the problems being faced by the online teaching and learning.