Published 16:11 IST, July 21st 2020
HRD Minister calls upon undergraduate students; highlights Centre's 'SWAYAM' initiative
Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Monday called upon all undergraduate students under Centre's SWAYAM initiative.
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Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Monday called upon all undergraduate students under Centre's SWAYAM initiative. SWAYAM is a programme initiated by Government of India, which is designed to achieve three cardinal principles of Education Policy - Access, Equity and Quality.
Taking to Twitter and stated that initiative consists of over 200 courses covering a diverse range of subjects especially made to cater to your learning needs.
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HRD Minister Anunces Launch Of 'Madarpan' Initiative
Earlier in day, Pokhriyal virtually launched ‘Madarpan’ initiative under ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’ on July 21 at 11am. This move aims at providing “permanent psychological support” to all students, teachers and parents especially when most results are out and admissions have started amid trying times of COVID-19 pandemic. virtual meet consisted of modules elaborating on how teachers and environment of schools can contribute to creating a healthy for students. It included Minister of State for HRD Shri Sanjay Dhotre, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Shri Amit Khare; Secretary, School Education and Literacy Smt Anita Karwal along with senior officials of Ministry.
Prior to launch, through a recorded video mess, HRD Minister had informed that amid unprecedented coronavirus outbreak, government ackwledged need of continuing education on both, academic front as well as mental well-being of students.
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16:11 IST, July 21st 2020