Are Virtual Classes Sustainable? | India Development Debate

On India Development Debate, The debate over virtual education has heated up with the State of Karnataka putting a brake on live virtual classes, it could be up to 5th, extending to 7th standard. Suresh Kumar, Karnataka Education Minister Karnataka Govt has decided to stop all online classes for LKG, UKG & classes up to 5th standard. To extend this up to 7th standard is only a suggestion from few cabinet ministers as expressed in an informal discussion and not a decision. Kerala launched First Bell initiative for online education on June 1. To impact televised lessons via Victers Channel. Varsha Gaikwad, Education Minister, Maharashtra said that the focus for now is online teaching. Through TV/radio we can reach up to 85% of the area. We are constantly thinking of ways to increase the reach. Tune in as Cyrus Vakil, Principal of Bombay International School and Madhav Chavan, Co-Founder of Pratham Education Foundation join Tamanna Inamdar. Subscribe To ET Now For Latest Updates On Stocks, Business, Trading | ► https://goo.gl/SEjvK3 Subscribe Now To Our Network Channels :- Times Now : http://goo.gl/U9ibPb The NewsHour Debate : http://goo.gl/LfNgFF To Stay Updated Download the Times Now App :- Android Google Play : https://goo.gl/zJhWjC Apple App Store : https://goo.gl/d7QBQZ Social Media Links :- Twitter - http://goo.gl/hA0vDt Facebook - http://goo.gl/5Lr4mC G+ - http://goo.gl/hYxrmj Website - www.etnownews.com