A STUDY ON ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF ODL LEARNERS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO BURDWAN UNIVERSITY, WEST BENGAL

In this paper we talk about the economic benefits of higher education. It offers economic advantages because it efficiently trains people to take on work in a variety of areas. Higher education is a sign of having a high degree of knowledge and skills, which helps produce work of higher quality and, as a result, earn more money. Education is a worthwhile endeavor that has significant effects on both individuals and civilizations. This paper examines the economic benefits of ODL learners of Burdwan University in the state of West Bengal. The study is based on descriptive survey and the survey conducted on pass out ODL learners of Burdwan University. The study explores on the monetary benefits of ODL learners including employment, earning, job promotion, earning opportunities. Result shows economic Benefit of male ODL learners is slightly higher than the Female ODL Learners. Present study shows similarity of economic benefits derived by rural and urban female ODL learners.