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  • Delhi University approves implementation of NEP from 2022-23 session

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: The Delhi University on Tuesday approved the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), and four-year undergraduate programme at its executive council meeting, according to a senior official.

    Registrar Vikas Gupta said that NEP will be implemented from the 2022-23 academic session.

    He said three members dissented against the implementation.

    The implementation of the NEP and four-year undergraduate programme were approved by the Standing Committee on Academic Matters and the Academic Council last week.

    The multiple entry/exit scheme (MEES), where students will be able to enter and exit the programme at various stages, and the Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) were also approved at the meeting.

    The EC, which is the highest decision-making body of the university, approved the MEES and ABC.

    The Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) held an online protest on Tuesday against the implementation of the NEP.

  • New National Education Policy is major factor in ‘mahayagna’ of nation building: PM Narendra Modi

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    NEW DELHI: As the new National Education Policy (NEP) completed one year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said it is one of the major factors in the grand exercise of nation-building and assures the youth that the country supports their aspirations.

    Modi said in the last one year, teachers, principals and policymakers of the country have worked very hard in implementing the National Education Policy on the ground.

    Addressing a programme on the completion of one year of the NEP, the prime minister said what new heights “we will achieve in the future will depend on what kind of education we are giving to our youth at present”. “India’s new National Education Policy is one of the major factors in the ‘mahayagna’ (great exercise) of nation-building,” Modi said.

    The new NEP assures the youth that the country is now completely with them and with their aspirations, he said.  Modi said the Artificial Intelligence (AI) programme which has just been launched will make the youth future-oriented and open the way for an AI-driven economy.

    Highlighting that the NEP also gives importance to mother tongue and local languages, Modi said he was happy that 14 engineering colleges in eight states are going to start studies in five Indian languages — Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and Bangla.

    Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as well as some chief ministers also participated in the event. The NEP, which was approved by the Union Cabinet last year at a meeting presided by Prime Minister Modi, replaced the National Policy on Education framed in 1986.

    It is aimed at paving the way for transformational reforms in school and higher education systems to make India a global knowledge superpower.

  • As NEP completes a year, Dharmendra Pradhan calls for making education affordable, accessible

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    NEW DELHI: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Thursday called for reiterating the resolve to make education holistic, affordable, accessible and equitable.

    As the new National Education Policy (NEP) completes one year Thursday, Pradhan tweeted, “On 1 year of NEP2020, let us reiterate our resolve to make education holistic, affordable, accessible and equitable. Let us work together to realise the aspirations of a 21st-century #AatmanirbharBharat and to make India a vibrant knowledge economy.”

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    “A year ago, on this day under the leadership of Hon PM @narendramodi, NEP2020– a visionary education policy of the 21st-century was launched with the aim to bring out the capabilities of each student, universalise education, build capacities and transform the learning landscape,” he said, sending out a series of tweets.

    The NEP replaced the National Policy on Education framed in 1986.

    It is aimed at paving the way for transformational reforms in school and higher education systems to make India a global knowledge superpower.

    “Today, on the completion of 1 year of transformative reforms under the NEP, PM @narendramodiji will launch multiple initiatives that will prove to be a significant milestone in realising several goals envisaged under the New Education Policy and guide us through his address,” Pradhan added.

  • PM Narendra Modi to address event on July 29 to mark one year of new National Education Policy

    By PTI
    NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address an event on July 29 to mark one year of the new National Education Policy (NEP), according to sources. “The prime minister will address the event on completion of one year of the NEP. He is likely talk about the progress made so far on implementation of the policy and will also share a roadmap for projects in the pipeline and their timelines,” a source said.

    Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will also address the online event. The NEP approved by the Union Cabinet last year at a meeting presided by Prime Minister Modi replaced the National Policy on Education framed in 1986.

    It is aimed at paving the way for transformational reforms in school and higher education systems to make India a global knowledge superpower.

  • Education minister terms NEP ‘guiding philosophy’, calls for fast-tracking its implementation

    By PTI
    NEW DELHI: Noting that the new National Education Policy (NEP) is not merely a document but a guiding philosophy, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday called for fast-tracking its implementation.

    In a joint meeting with officers from Education and Skill Development ministries, Pradhan directed the officials to enhance awareness among stakeholders about the policy and create a strong skill-education convergence.

    “Along with my ministerial colleagues of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Education, reviewed the progress made in the implementation of National Education Policy.

    Called for fast-tracking implementation, enhancing awareness and creating a strong skill-education convergence,” he tweeted.

    “NEP is not merely a document but a guiding philosophy for us. A futuristic vision covering the entire spectrum of education, NEP strives to achieve holistic development of the future generation,” the minister added.

    The meeting was also attended by three Ministers of State (MoS) for Education — Annapurna Devi, Subhas Sarkar and Rajkumar Ranjan Singh.

    The NEP approved by the Union Cabinet last year at a meeting presided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi 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.

  • Committed to ensuring time-bound implementation of new education policy: Dharmendra Pradhan

    By PTI
    NEW DELHI: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said his focus will be on achieving the objectives of the new National Education Policy (NEP) in a time-bound manner.

    Pradhan, along with three newly appointed Ministers of State (MoS) for Education Annapurna Devi, Subhas Sarkar and Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, reviewed the progress in implementation of NEP.

    The ministers also interacted with senior officials of the ministry and the heads of autonomous institutions like the University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan(KVS).

    “After 34 years, a new education policy has been introduced. NEP is the result of the promises our government made in 2014. Today our primary agenda is to take to the ground…,” Pradhan told reporters after the meeting.

    “Today, we discussed way forward for ensuring a bright future for the 30 crore-plus students across the country and in achieving the objectives of the NEP in a time-bound manner. I am committed to implement the policy on ground and take forward the measures already taken by my predecessors,” he added.

    The NEP approved by the Union Cabinet last year at a meeting presided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi 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.

    Pradhan said that he is thankful for being entrusted with one of the most important ministries, “which was led by people like Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.”

    “There is not a single household in the country for which education is not important and this office has the big responsibility to give direction to the sector.

    India will play a significant role in the Industrial Revolution 4.0.

    In the next two years, India will be 100 per cent internet connected and riding on the NEP 2020 the country will achieve ‘sab ka saath, sab ka vikas and sab ka viswas’,” he said.

    Pradhan also holds the skill development and entrepreneurship portfolio, while Rajkumar Ranjan Singh is also the MoS for External Affairs.

    “Education and external affairs have a strong link and Singh’s (MoS) involvement at the MEA will be beneficial for both the ministries and students,” said Pradhan, while explaining that the Indian youth can be categorised in three categories — in formal education, anganwadi system and those who could be part of the skill force.

  • India’s education system has taken giant leap with introduction of NEP: Dharmendra Pradhan

    By PTI
    NEW DELHI: India’s education system has taken a giant leap with the introduction of the new National Education Policy (NEP), newly-appointed Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Thursday.

    Pradhan was given the education portfolio in a reshuffle-cum-expansion of the Union Council of Ministers on Wednesday. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Subhas Sekhar and Annapurna Devi were appointed Ministers of State for Education.

    In his first meeting as Education Minister, Pradhan said, “India has got a new education policy after a period of 34 years. With the introduction of the National Education Policy-2020, the Indian education system has taken a giant leap in fostering an environment for a future-ready 21st century India.”

    “We are committed to making students and youth the primary stakeholders in propelling India towards an equitable knowledge society. The policy has not only been welcomed in India but also foreign countries,” he said.

    The meeting presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was attended by heads of centrally-funded technical institutions, including IITs and IISc. Pradhan emphasised that the NEP will be instrumental in meeting the expectations of the prime minister from innovators, researchers and scientists.

    “The government will continue to set new benchmarks in integrating education with employment and making it more inclusive, holistic, multi-disciplinary and at par with global standards,” he said.

    During the interaction, Govindan Rangarajan of IISc Bangalore, Subhasis Chaudhuri of IIT Bombay, Bhaskar Ramamurthi of IIT Madras, and Abhay Karandikar of IIT Kanpur, gave presentations to the prime minister and highlighted various ongoing projects, academic work, and new research being done in the country.

    Modi was apprised about Covid-related research being done that encompasses developing new techniques for testing, Covid vaccine development efforts, indigenous oxygen concentrators, oxygen generators, cancer cell therapy, modular hospitals, hotspot prediction, ventilators production, efforts in the fields of robotics, drones, online education, battery technology.

    The prime minister was also informed about new academic courses, especially the online courses that are being developed, as per the changing nature of the economy and technology.

  • Samagra Shiksha – Special webinar organized by District Korea and Shri Arvind Society on National Education Policy-2020

    A special webinar was organized by Samagra Shiksha – Korea and Sri Aurobindo Society to discuss – detailed discussion on National Education Policy – 2020 and prepare teachers for its successful implementation. Shri Sanjay Gupta, District Education Officer, Korea, Chhattisgarh and Shri Ajay Mishra, District Mission Coordinator, Korea, Chhattisgarh were the chief guests in the online conference. Distinguished guests included Mr. Rajkumar Chapekar, Assistant Program Coordinator, Korea, Chhattisgarh and Mr. Ashok Sharma, Head of National Training, Rupantar, Mr. Arvind Society.
    Addressing the education officers and teachers in the program, the chief guest Mr. Sanjay Gupta said that keeping in mind the future challenges and requirements, the new National Education Policy-2020 has been created. “Establishing social and economic equality with emphasis on all-round development of the students is one of the highlights of the new National Education Policy. It is our endeavor that teachers at all levels should understand the policy and implement it successfully. We are glad that Sri Aurobindo Society is working to take every aspect of the National Education Policy in detail to the teachers.”
    The other chief guest in the program, Shri Ajay Mishra, while highlighting the main points of the policy said that we are hopeful of a positive change from the new education policy. “While it may take us some time to see the impact of the new education policy, students and teachers will surely benefit from it. For the implementation of this policy, it is important that teachers understand their role and contribute. This policy will strengthen the foundation of a progressive society.” Along with this, the chief guest also visited Shri Arvind Society and HDFC. He also appreciated the zero investment innovation program in education being run in collaboration with the bank and appealed to the teachers to cooperate with the work of the institute.
    On this occasion, while calling upon the teachers to actively participate in the webinar, Shri Rajkumar Chapekar, Assistant Program Coordinator, Korea, Chhattisgarh said that it is the duty of the teachers to make education joyful, relevant and experiential, it is necessary that they follow the new National Education Policy. Follow the instructions given in it and make learning new interesting.
    Ashok Sharma, National Training Head, Shri Arvind Society, who attended the webinar as a special guest, said, “The new education policy gives an opportunity to the students to identify their natural talents and qualities. It is the responsibility of the teachers to provide opportunities to the students to understand and hone their inner qualities. The important thing is also that education should make the students happy and excited, they should not be burdened to come to school. Therefore it is necessary that the primary teachers, who lay the foundation of education, understand the new education policy in detail and move forward to implement it.
    Shri Dhirendra Gautam, Master Trainer of Shri Aurobindo Society, NEP Provided detailed training on 2020, benefiting thousands of teachers.

  • UGC panel prepares draft guidelines for ‘blended teaching’ in universities, colleges

    By PTI
    NEW DELHI: Higher Education Institutions may soon be allowed to teach up to 40 per cent of any course through online mode with an expert committee set up by the University Grants Commission (UGC) drafting a concept note on “blended mode of teaching and learning” in varsities and colleges.

    The UGC has sought suggestions and feedback from various stakeholders on the draft concept note by June 6.

    “The UGC had decided that HEIs should be allowed to teach up to 40 per cent of each course through online mode and the remaining 60 per cent of the concerned courses can be taught in offline mode.

    Exams for teaching under both modes can be conducted online,” UGC Secretary Rajnish Jain said.

    According to the draft, “the advantages of blended learning for students include increased learning skills, greater access to information, improved satisfaction and learning outcomes and opportunities both to learn with others and to teach others”.

    The concept note has been prepared in accordance with the new National Education Policy (NEP), which the expert panel believes, gives the acceptability of many modes of learning including that of face to face learning, online learning and distance or virtual mode.

    “Blended learning is not a mere mix of online and face-to-face mode, but it refers to a well-planned combination of meaningful activities in both the modes. The blend demands consideration of several factors, mainly focussing on learning outcomes and the learner centred instructional environment,” the draft note said.

    “Given the emergence of digital technologies and the emerging importance of leveraging technology for teaching-learning at all levels from school to higher education, the NEP recommends for use of blended models of learning,” it said.

    “The NEP-2020 states that while promoting digital learning and education, the importance of face-to-face in-person learning is fully recognised. Accordingly, different effective models of blended learning will be identified for appropriate replication for different subjects,” the note said.

    Defining the role of teachers in blended learning, the draft note said, “blended learning shifts the teacher’s role from knowledge provider to coach and mentor.

    This shift does not mean that teachers play a passive or less important role in students’ education.

    Quite the contrary — with blended learning, teachers can have an even more profound influence and effect on students’ learning”.

    “Traditionally, classroom instruction has largely been teacher-directed, top-down, and one-size-fits-all, with a bit of differentiation thrown in, but with blended learning, it now becomes more student-driven, bottom-up, and customised, with differentiation as a main feature,” it added.

    The expert panel noted that in order to implement blended learning as a new mode of teaching-learning in higher education, the area of assessment and evaluation needs to be explored again.

    “Continuous comprehensive evaluation should be encouraged in universities and colleges.

    Summative evaluation strategies including open book examination, group examinations even for conventional theory papers, spoken examinations, on demand examinations have been recommended besides formative evaluation strategies like ePortfolio, creative products, classroom or online quizzes,” the draft said.

    The UGC panel also pointed out that availability of infrastructure is fundamental to teaching and learning.

    “It must be ensured that required infrastructure for online systems such as accessibility of internet, bandwidth, hardware, space and other related resources be made easily available for the smooth execution of blended teaching-learning process.

    The financial aid required to develop the infrastructure and resources must also be taken care of,” it said.

    The commission has also called for experimenting with new tools for examination and assessment.

    “During the COVID time, many exams were forced to be conducted in an online mode. These were supported by variety of tools which came into being in recent times and were based on proctoring through artificial intelligence tools,” the draft said.

    “However, AI as technology can be used for many more assessments like, attention levels, speed of learning, level of learning etc. Hence new tools should be experimented with for examinations and assessments,” the draft said.

  • India’s National Education Policy is futuristic: Modi

    By PTI
    AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the new National Education Policy is futuristic and as per global standards.

    “India takes pride in being the mother of democracy as it’s values are embodied in our social life,” Modi said addressing the Association of Indian Universities’ 95th annual meet and a national seminar of vice-chancellors via video conference.

    The Centre unveiled the new National Education Policy (NEP) last year.

    “The National Education Policy is futuristic and as per global parameters,” Modi said.

    He said the role of skilled youth is continuously increasing as India walks the path of ‘aatmanirbharta’ (self- reliance).

    “Babasaheb Ambedkar has given a strong foundation for us to take forward all our democratic values after the independence,” Modi said on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr Ambedkar.

    The city-based Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University hosted the event.

    Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Vijay Rupani attended the meet.