Tag: NEP 2020

Leverage school infrastructure after school hours to come up with substantial number of skill hubs: Dharmendra Pradhan

June 2, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.

Dharmendra Pradhan – Union Minister:

  • I thank all Ministers and stakeholders of 32 States/UTs for sharing their learnings and experiences on ways to transform learning and usher in excellence in educational practices at the two-day National Conference of School Education Ministers.

  • Curriculum, teacher training, and e-learning frameworks are a priority.

  • I urged for more pro-active support, cooperation and participation from all States/UTs in the development of NCF and in building teacher capacities.

  • The NEP also lays emphasis on skilling. Utilisation of existing school infra is a must. I exhorted the States/UTs to strengthen District Institutes of Educational and Training (DIET) and also leverage the school infrastructure after school hours to come up with substantial number of skill hubs.

  • Every state has its own unique proposition. Suggested States/UTs to also evolve ways to blend curriculum keeping in mind State/UT specific requirements. We all have to continuously work together for a more vibrant education landscape and for making an India of the 21st century.

In our tradition Jigyasa or curiosity for learning was encouraged. It was given greater importance than Jigeesha or the wish to win a debate or argument : President Kovind

September 19, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

LIVE : President Kovind addresses the Visitor’s Conference on ‘Implementation of National Education Policy 2020 – Higher Education’ :

I appreciate the efforts of Dr RP Nishank, Sanjay Dhotre, concerned officials at the Edu Min Of India and other institutions for completing the process of policy making. Dr Kasturirangan, and his team, who prepared the NEP2020, deserve special commendation.

NEP aims to reorient our education system towards meeting the needs of the 21st century. It sets the vision of developing an equitable and vibrant knowledge society by providing quality education to all. This calls for achieving the twin objectives of inclusion and excellence.

NEP seeks to discourage rote learning and overemphasis on marks or grades. It seeks to encourage critical thinking and a spirit of enquiry.

In our tradition Jigyasa or curiosity for learning was encouraged. It was given greater importance than Jigeesha or the wish to win a debate or argument.

Universities and institutes of higher education should be centres of innovation. They should provide innovative solutions to national and local problems. Community participation and use of local resources should be encouraged for providing solutions to local problems.

One of the targets of the NEP 2020 is to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio or GER in higher education to 50 percent by 2035. Technology can help in achieving this target.

‘You opposed abolition of ClassX Board Exams by UPA…’ : Kapil Sibal

September 12, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Kapil Sibal, Congress Leader :

  • Modiji says :
    Mark sheet should not be :

    pressure sheet for students
    prestige sheet for families

    But you opposed :

    1) abolition of ClassX Board Exams by UPA and reimposed them in NEP

    2) CCE instead of exams

    Your motto : Propose what you oppose !

Engage, explore, experience, express and excel should be our mantra of new age learning for children : PM Modi

September 11, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing “School Education in 21st Century” under NEP 2020 Conclave:

NEP 2020 is the result of ceaseless hard work of various stakeholders over last 4-5 years. Still, the work is not complete. It’s just the beginning. The road ahead is to ensure its effective implementation.

NEP 2020 focuses on primary-level education for fun, playful, activity-based and discovery-based learning of the students.

Early childhood care and education is included as a foundation in NEP2020; Pre school playful education will also reach to the villages and to the poor

Pre-school is the first outside experience for the children. We need teachers right from the pre-school level who focus on fun-learning, activity based learning and discovery based learning

We have to increase easy and innovative ways in our education system. Engage, explore, experience, express and excel should be our mantra of new age learning for children

Suggestions from almost 2.5 lakhs Gram Panchayats too have been considered for the creation of the National Education Policy: President Kovind

September 7, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

President Kovind:

  • I have been informed that suggestions from

  • almost 2.5 lakhs Gram Panchayats,

  • more than 12500 Local Bodies, and

  • 675 districts,

  • have been considered for the creation of National Education Policy

NEP would prepare the nation’s youth on knowledge and skills equally : PM Modi addresses Governors’ Conference on National Education Policy

September 7, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

PM Modi addresses inaugural session of Governors’ Conference on National Education Policy via video conferencing :

  • Work on National Education Policy had started over 4-5 years ago. Millions of people – both rural, urban and people associated to the education sector had given their suggestions for the NEP. Over 2 lakh people had sent in their suggestions.
  • The nation has taken another step after deciding on the National Education Policy. Today, the country is discussing in detail and thinking about its implementation. The policy will give a new direction to social and economic life of 21st century India.
  • This policy would prepare the nation’s youth on knowledge and skills equally. The new education policy focuses on learning, instead of study. It moves ahead of curriculum and focuses on critical thinking.
  • The pressure on students for specific streams have been removed. Our youth will now be able to learn according to their interests. Earlier, students used to pick a stream beyond their aptitude and they realised it much later. Such problems have been done away with in the NEP.
  • With vocational exposure right from early age, our youth will get better prepared for life. Our youth’s participation in the global job market and employ-ability in India will increase with practical learning.
  • Under the NEP, we’ve opened the pathway to open campuses of best international institutes in India for our students. When top campuses will open in India, our students will get more competitive and will not have to go abroad for quality education.

West Bengal is home to top institutions and there is need Mamataji to nurture these : Jagdeep Dhankar

September 7, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Jagdeep Dhankhar, Governor West Bengal :

Joining today virtual conference with Rashtrapati Ji on the National Education Policy 2020 and its transformational impact. Ancient India was a global knowledge hub. It was home to world’s top institutions-Takshashila and Nalanda are the most famous ones known today.

NEP is a revolutionary reform with apt focus on childhood education, teacher training, enquiry-based education, foundational and numeric literacy. NEP2020 will generate a scientific temper and critical thinking. India on way to becoming ‘विश्व गुरु’

NEP will fructify full exploitation of potential of our children and youth so that they unleash their talent. It is a game changer much needed step that would enhance innovation and research. WB is home to top institutions and there is a need Mamataji to nurture these.

No one should say you got more marks since you are son of a teacher : Prakash Javadekar recalling his mother’s words

September 5, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

In Std. IV, my mother was my teacher, she deliberately gave me less marks than I deserved, when I argued, she said “no one should say you got more marks since you are son of a teacher” Teaching is not only a process but a way of life as well

Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Information & Broadcasting
R P Nishank

Toy Hackathon to be organised for students of Higher Education Institutions : Dr. R P Nishank

August 23, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Dr RP Nishank, Union Cabinet Minister for Education :

  • As envisioned by PM Narendra Modiji, the need of the hour is to make India AatmaNirbhar.
  • Our toy market has huge potential and the students can play a very important role in harnessing it.
  • Hence, the Ministry of Education will soon be organizing a hackathon for the students of Higher Education Institutions for innovations in toy technology and design, including online games, to reflect Indian ethos and values.

Toy and Puppet making skills will be developed among school students:

  • Indigenous toy-making will be introduced as a theme in Kala Utsav encouraging students to explore and develop a variety of local toys.
  • Puppet Show may also be initiated in Kala Utsav for secondary and higher secondary students.

Dr RP Nishank presents a copy of the NEP to President Kovind

August 4, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.
  • Union Minister Dr RP Nishank called on President Kovind and presented him the new National Education Policy 2020.
  • The Minister briefed the President about salient features of the NEP which is transformational in its content.

Pic Courtesy : Rashtrapati Bhavan

Paid a courtesy visit to meet Senior leader and a source of inspiration for all of us, Murali Manohar Joshi ji at his residence : Dr RP Nishank

August 1, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Union Cabinet Minister for Education :

Paid a courtesy visit today to meet Senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and a source of inspiration for all of us, Shri Murali Manohar Joshi ji at his residence.

Enquired about his well being and also gifted the book on the #NewEducationPolicy2020 . Also discussed with him the features of the New Education Policy.

A long due and much awaited reform in the education sector, which will transform millions of lives in the times to come! : PM Modi on the National Education Policy 2020

July 29, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.
  • I wholeheartedly welcome the approval of the National Education Policy 2020!

  • This was a long due and much awaited reform in the education sector, which will transform millions of lives in the times to come!

  • NEP 2020 is based on the pillars of: Access. Equity. Quality. Affordability. Accountability.

  • In this era of knowledge, where learning, research and innovation are important, the NEP will transform India into a vibrant knowledge hub.

  • NEP 2020 gives utmost importance towards ensuring universal access to school education. There is emphasis on aspects such as better infrastructure, innovative education centres to bring back dropouts into the mainstream, facilitating multiple pathways to learning among others.

  • Replacing 10+2 structure of school curricula with a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure will benefit the younger children.

  • It will also be in tune with global best practices for development of mental faculties of a child. There are reforms in school curricula and pedagogy too.

  • NEP 2020 has provisions to set up a Gender Inclusion Fund and also Special Education Zones. These will specially focus on making education more inclusive.

  • NEP 2020 would improve the education infrastructure and opportunities for persons with disabilities.

  • Thanks to NEP 2020, the Indian Higher Education sector will have a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach.

  • UG education will offer flexible curricula, creative combinations of subjects, integration of vocational education.

  • UG education would also include multiple entry and exit points with appropriate certification.

  • An Academic Bank of Credit will be set up to enable digital storage of credits earned from different HEIs, which can also be transferred and counted as a part of the final degree.

  • Respecting the spirit ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, the NEP 2020 includes systems to promote Indian languages, including Sanskrit.

  • Many foreign languages will also be offered at the secondary level. Indian Sign Language (ISL) will be standardised across the country.

  • Aspects such as widening the availability of scholarships, strengthening infrastructure for Open and Distance Learning, Online Education and increasing the usage of technology have received great attention in the NEP. These are vital reforms for the education sector.

  • Framing of NEP 2020 will be remembered as a shining example of participative governance.

  • I thank all those who have worked hard in the formulation of the NEP 2020. May education brighten our nation and lead it to prosperity.

National Education Policy 2020: Mother tongue to be medium of instruction till 5th grade; report cards will be a comprehensive report on skills and capabilities instead of just marks and statements

July 29, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Cabinet approved National Education Policy 2020;

  • Major reforms in higher education include target of 50% gross enrollment ration by 2035 and provision for multiple entry/exit

  • Other features include graded academic, administrative and financial autonomy of institutions and single regulator for all higher education working under a self-disclosure based transparent system for approvals in place of numerous ‘inspections’

  • e-courses will be developed in regional languages; virtual labs will be developed and a National Educational Technology Forum(NETF) is being created

  • National mission to focus on basic literacy and basic numeracy; major changes in the pedagogical structure of curriculum with no rigid separation between streams; all separations between vocational and academic and curricular and extra-curricular will also be removed

  • Board exams will be low stakes and test actual knowledge instead of rote learning; Mother tongue to be medium of instruction till 5th grade; report cards will be a comprehensive report on skills and capabilities instead of just marks and statements

  • Here are the broad outcomes expected from National Education Policy 2020