Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the inaugural session of the Governors' Conference on the National Education Policy (NEP) through video conference. The new National Education Policy (NEP) policy focuses on learning instead of studying and goes beyond curriculum to focus on critical thinking, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said asserting that it is a collective responsibility of all stakeholders to implement the policy in letter and spirit.
"Our youth will now be able to learn according to their interests," he said while addressing the inaugural session at the 'Governors' conference on the Role of NEP in Transforming Higher Education'.
Ministry of Education organised the conference titled 'Role of NEP-2020 in Transforming Higher Education'. It was attended by education ministers of all states, vice-chancellors of state universities and other senior officials. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims to turn India into an “equitable and vibrant knowledge society”.
The education policy envisions an “India-centred education system” that contributes directly to transforming India into a superpower.
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The NEP approved by the Union Cabinet in July replaces the 34-year-old National Policy on Education framed in 1986 and is aimed at paving the way for transformational reforms in school and higher education systems to make India a global knowledge superpower.
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All the Governors and Education Ministers have a very important responsibility towards implementing the recommendations of the National Education Policy 2020. I am sure that all of you will play an effective role in making India a 'knowledge-hub' while contributing to the implementation of the National Education Policy: President Ram Nath Kovind.
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In the field of higher education, there is a need to appoint highly qualified persons as soon as possible on the vacancies of Vice-Chancellors and teachers of universities to ensure time bound adherence to the recommendations of this Education Policy: President Ram Nath Kovind.
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The success of the National Education Policy will depend on the effective contribution of both the Center and the State. Education is the subject of the concurrent list under the Indian Constitution. Therefore, it requires joint and coordinated action by the Center and the States: President
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: NEP 2020 |Education policy will reduce brain-drain to other nations, says PM Narendra ModiTheNational Education Policy(NEP) 2020 will tackle the issue of brain-drain from India, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Speaking at the NEP Governors' conference, PM Modi said that when international institutes will set up campuses in India, students will not feel a need to go abroad for pursuing higher education.
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The use and integration of technology will accelerate the learning process improvement and yield better results. For this, the National Educational Technology Forum (NETF)will be established: President Kovind
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A National Research Foundation will be established to inspire quality academic research in all fields. To strengthen the culture of research, all universities and higher educational institutions will have to work with the National Research Foundation: Kovind
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Indian languages, art and culture have been given priority in NEP 2020, it will develop creative potential in students, strengthen Indian languages and maintain unity of India: President Kovind
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Vocational education will be considered as a part of mainstream education and such education will be given equal respect. This will lead to skill enhancement in children and youth as well as a sense of respect for the dignity of labor: President on NEP 2020
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Teachers will have a central role in the fundamental changes being made in the education system. It has been made clear in this education policy that the most promising people in the teaching profession should be selected and their livelihood, dignity and autonomy should be ensured: President Ram Nath Kovind
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NEP 2020 emphasises on the needto develop a modern education system based on Indian life-values. At the same time, it is to be tried that everyone should get education with high quality and a vibrant and equal knowledge society should be created: Kovind
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It has been made clear in the National Education Policy that public education system is the basis of a vibrant democratic society. Therefore, strengthening public educational institutions is very important: Ram Nath Kovind
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From the 1968 education policy to NEP 2020, it has been made clear that the central and state governments should jointly aim for 6 percentinvestment of GDP in the field of public education. NEP 2020 recommends to reach this goal quickly: Prez Kovind
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The NEP 2020 has been formulated after an unprecedented and lengthy process of consultations. I am told that in the formulation of this policy, more than two lakh suggestions received from about 675 districts have been taken into consideration: Kovind
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The National Education Policy will be able to take Indians, especially the youth forward, in accordance with the needs and aspirations of the twenty-first century. It is not only a policy document, but a reflection of the aspirations of the learners and citizens of India: President Ram Nath Kovind
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address has concluded.
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NEP 2020 has significantly addressed the problem of burden of heavy school bags, board exam.Knowledge is that which liberates mind; when children are connected in foundational stage itself to their culture, language & tradition, education will become impactful: PM Narendra Modi
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Work on National Education Policy 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: PM Modi
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The world is extensively discussing changing nature of work.National Education Policy 2020 will equip youth with both knowledge and skillsto prepare them for needs of the future: PM Narendra Modiat inaugural session of Governors’ Conference on NEP 2020.
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Extensive discussion anddebate are now happening, on implementation of National Education Policy. This is necessary, since NEP 2020 will give a new direction to the societal, economic life of 21st century India: PM Modi
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Education policy and education system is the main medium for fulfilling the nation's aspirations: PM said at the inaugural session of Governors’ Conference on NEP 2020. "Central and state governments, local bodies, all are attached to the responsibility of the education system. But it is also true that the government's interference in education policyshould be minimal," he added.
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Trueknowledge liberates minds. With the new NEP 2020, youth can study subjects as per their interest: PM Narendra Modi.
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To realise the dream of Atmanirbhar Bharat it is very important for youth to be skillfull. Skills will also imporve the employbility of young people:PM Modi
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Education Policy important for fulfilling national aspirations: PM Narendra Modi
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PM Modi: NEP is being highly appreciated by people. NEP 2020 will provide social and economic directions. This policy will provide both skills and knowledge to students.
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Suggestions of more than two lakh people have been incorporated in NEP. NEP 2020 is a work of 4-5 years: PM Modi
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Read: President, PM Modi to address Governors' Conference on NEP 2020: All you need to know
Unveiled in late July, NEP 2020 aims to turn India into an “equitable and vibrant knowledge society”. The education policy envisions an “India-centred education system” that contributes directly to transforming India into a superpower.
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The Prime Minister’s Office noted in a statement that various webinars, virtual conferences and conclaves on various aspects of NEP 2020 are being organised across the country.The Ministry of Education and University Grants Commission had earlier organised a 'Conclave on Transformational Reforms in Higher Education under National Education Policy-2020', which was addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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The Governors' Conference titled 'Role of NEP-2020 in Transforming Higher Education' has been organised by the Ministry of Education. It will be attended by education ministers of all states, vice-chancellors of state universities and other senior officials.
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President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the inaugural session of the Governors' Conference on the National Education Policy (NEP) at 10.30 am via video conferencing. Stay tuned to this LIVE blog for all the latest updates.
