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Abstract
At present, when materialism, competition and consumerism have affected every sphere of life, the need for value-based education has become all the more important. The purpose of education is not only to impart knowledge but also to enrich human beings morally, socially and spiritually. Value ed- ucation plays an important role in the development of students' character, sense of co-existence, social responsibility and decision-making ability. This study elucidates the dimensions of education through which students can become a better citizen and sensitive human being. In the present educational system, value-based education has often been adopted only at the formal level. Several challenges such as inadequate training of teachers, limited presence of it in the curriculum, materialistic thinking, and difficulty in evaluation are hindering its effective implementation. At the same time, moral degrada- tion among students, lack of social responsibility, and the ill-effects of social media are also a matter of concern. It has been suggested in this research that value education should be implemented in schools and colleges in a compulsory and practical manner. For this, it is necessary to include moral educa- tion in teacher training programmes, inclusion of value-based themes in textbooks and promotion of co-curricular activities. In addition, the active participation of parents and society in this process is also necessary. It is, therefore, clear that value-based education among students is not just an academic choice but an essential requirement for building the future of India. The findings of the research can be a guiding light for education policy makers, educators and society at large.