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The rapid growth of new technologies has led to the development of new skills and competitiveness at the global level. People with higher educational qualifications and nations with a large proportion of educated people, naturally, take advantage of the increasing opportunities from the global economy. Secondary education, a decisive stage in the educational hierarchy, prepares the students for higher education and also for the world of work. Classes IX and X constitute the secondary stage, whereas Classes XI and XII are designated as the higher secondary stage.
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Sheela Reddy, C. (2020). Universal Secondary Education in India—Access, Equity and Social Justice. In: Tilak, J. (eds) Universal Secondary Education in India. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5366-0_9
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