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NEP's thrust on mother tongue, the fate of English, and a migrant question

It may never be the language spoken in most homes and remain much smaller than mother tongues, but English will continue to have its place as one of two official languages in India, writes T N Ninan

NEP 2020 more important than Rafale jets, should be implemented: Shiv Sena

The New Education Policy 2020 unveiled is more important than procurement of Rafale fighter planes but there are concerns on its proper implementation, Shiv Sena said in its mouthpiece Saamna

New Education Policy 2020: All you need to know in 10 key points

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved National Education Policy 2020 bringing major reforms in higher education

Tamil Nadu govt to discuss NEP on August 3, PMK calls for revision

AIADMK's ally, the PMK, sought revision of the policy, by removing the "dangerous" aspects in the NEP and incorporating the proactive measures suggested by the 1964 Kothari Commission

NEP 2020 will encourage youth to compete against best in world: Naidu

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the NEP 2020 on Wednesday

NEP paves way for top-200 global varsities to set up operations in India

Experts believe the National Education Policy 2020 is disruptive but are divided over its effectiveness

New education policy caters to the needs of a 'New India': J P Nadda

The new National Education Policy, approved by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday, brings the much-awaited reforms and regulatory framework which cater to the needs of a "New India" and unleash the youth's energy for a "self-reliant, better India", BJP president J P Nadda said. In a series of tweets, Nadda said it was a "momentous day" for the country as the Narendra Modi-led Cabinet approved the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. "Formulated after wide consultations, NEP2020 ensures early child care and education, equity to all learners and a robust teacher recruitment apart from fostering quality research," Nadda said. A single regulator for higher education institutions, multiple entry and exit options in degree courses, discontinuation of M.Phil programmes, low stakes board exams, common entrance exams for universities are among the highlights of the NEP 2020. "The National Education Policy 2020 brings much awaited reforms & regulatory framework which caters the need of a 21st .

Creativity can't be transferred through online classes: Ex Isro chairman

The National Education Policy, 2019, draft committee chairperson stressed the need for face-to-face contacts, interactions, exchange of ideas and thoughts as he backed the traditional mode

Budget 2020: New education policy proposed, Rs 99,300 cr for sector in FY21

Steps will be be taken to attract external commercial borrowing and FDI in the education sector, the finance minister said

New education policy can address crisis in technical education: AICTE chief

The chairman of the All India Council of Technical Education was addressing a national conference on 'Crisis in Technical Education in Bhubaneshwar

Centre to bring new job-oriented education policy, says HRD Minister

HRD minister urged students to work with dedication to make India a $5 trillion economy in the next few years

HRD lays down roadmap for implementation of new National Education Policy

The ministry outlined six guiding principles in the final draft which will be placed before the cabinet soon

Delivering higher education effectively

India's economy is at a crossroads, and the new education policy could determine the path it takes

NEP 2019's 'excellent' early education reforms face significant challenges

Massive financial and technical resources are needed to create cadre of trained, accredited pre-school teachers -- a tough task given the humungous number of posts already lying vacant

Real challenge for three-language formula is in Hindi belt, not South India

Experts also say acquiring a language through natural communication at the nascent stage works better than classroom learning, and point to the Draft NEP 2019's confusion between these two methods

Draft National Education Policy ready to be submitted to Centre: Javadekar

The Central government had constituted K Kasturirangan committee to prepare draft for the new NEP 2017

National Education Policy to be implemented by end of 2018: Javadekar

The draft of the policy is ready. We are giving it the final shape, says Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar

Ex-Isro chief Kasturirangan to head committee on national education policy

The last national education policy was made in 1989

Meeting of all MPs on Nov 10 on National Education Policy: Javadekar

All stakeholders in sector urged to give suggestions in making the policy; minister says he has held talks with students and teachers

HRD Ministry receives suggestions on National Education Policy

Sources said the deadline for submitting suggestions would not be extended.