PM deliberates on national education policy, reforms in education sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday deliberated on reforms required in education sector, including National Education Policy (NEP).

Special emphasis was given on use of techlogy in education sector and enhancing learning and apting by use of techlogy such as online classes, education portal and class-wise brocast on dedicated education channels.

Several educational institutions have used online tools to help students with ir syllabus during coronavirus-induced lockdown which has w been extended for two more weeks beginning May 4.

According to HRD Ministry, National Education Policy was framed in 1986 and modified in 1992.

More than three deces have passed since previous policy was formulated.

Keeping in mind changes, a new education policy is needed.

It was decided to usher in education reforms to create a vibrant kwledge society by ensuring higher quality education to all, this making India a "global kwledge super power', a government statement said.

focus was on bringing uniformity in education, providing universal access to quality education and improving quality of elementary education through a new national curriculum framework, statement said.

It said framework should focuses on multi-linguistic, 21st century skills, integration of sport and art and environmental issues.

use and promotion of techlogy in various modes for education at school and higher levels was discussed in detail.

se included online mode, TV channels, rio and podcasts, among or things.

Reforming higher education scenario by making Indian education system at par with highest global standards, making education effective, inclusive, contemporary, rooted in Indian culture and ethos were also discussed.

emphasis was given on early childhood care and education, foundational literacy and numeracy, apting contemporary pedagogy, preserving cultural and linguistic diversity of India with a special focus on early vocationalisation of education.

To achieve all se goals and to ensure efficient educational governance, extensive use of techlogy including artificial intelligence will be promoted, it said.