UNDERSTANDING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SECTOR THROUGH INTER INDUSTRY LINKAGES: EVIDENCE FROM INDIA
Keywords:
Education, Inter Industry Linkages, Sustainable Development Goal,,Abstract
This paper investigates the role of the education and research sector in Indian economy using
input–output framework. It explores how forward and backward linkages of this sector
contribute to economic development beyond its conventional social role. Findings of this study
indicate strong forward linkages that enable productivity and innovation across industries, but
weak backward linkages that limit demand generation for upstream sectors. By examining
education within sectoral linkages, the study demonstrates how investments in education yield
multiplier effects on output and contribute to Sustainable Development. The paper concludes
with policy recommendations for strengthening digital infrastructure, academia–industry
integration, and research capabilities to enhance the role of education and research as a catalyst
for structural transformation.
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