Indian society is a multi-cultural society. The foundation of this nation is very strongly based on the ancient values and ethos. Citizen is the legal term for the residents of the nation. The youth population is very high and they become eligible to cast their vote after attaining the age of 18 years. A citizen is expected to fulfill his / her constitutional obligations along with their social obligations. With community living everybody, as a citizen, has certain roles and responsibilities. The state grants them rights and responsibilities automatically become obligatory upon them. Life skill education intends to prepare the generations for future challenges on the one hand and at the same time equips them with skills to cope up with the issues emerging in their day-to-day life. The best example of life skill teaching is the speech of Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the battle field of Kurukshetra (Mahabharata). The need of Life Skills and Citizenship Education (LSCA) is felt by the international agencies and many of the countries of world. Home science is a part of art and science. It promotes personal and social well-being and good citizenship. Home science education promotes responsible citizenship and improve quality of life. Overall, the goals of this subject can be spell out as for prosperous living and achieving the highest happiness.
Pr. Deshmukh Karuna Shahurao (Lomte) (Wed,) studied this question.