“In India, National Education Policy 2020 has stressed a lot on in-service training of the teachers.” (i) Identify the source of Human Capital Formation (HCF) indicated in the aforesaid statement. (ii) Elaborate the likely impacts of this source on the economic development of India.

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(i) Source of Human Capital Formation indicated:
The source is On-the-job training and Education. The National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes in-service training of teachers, which is a form of continuous human capital formation.

(ii) Advantages of in-service teacher training:

1. Skill upgradation: Teachers learn new teaching methods and technologies
2. Improved classroom delivery: Better training leads to more effective teaching
3. Adaptation to changes: Teachers can adapt to curriculum changes and new educational tools
4. Professional development: Continuous learning enhances career prospects
5. Better student outcomes: Well-trained teachers produce better learning results

In-service training ensures that teachers remain competent and effective throughout their careers, contributing to quality education and human capital formation.