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NEP 2020 lacks clarity, not applicable to entire country: Bengal govt panel

Bengal govt says that certain features of NEP lacked clarity while several others may not be applicable to the entire country, almost each state of which has a different cultural heritage

Govt invites suggestions from teachers, principals on NEP implementation

The Ministry of Education has invited suggestions from school teachers and principals on the implementation of the new National Education Policy, Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said.

Madhav Chavan on challenges to education in Covid-19, and doable solutions

Undaunted by the challenges the pandemic has posed for education, Chavan offers radical - but doable - solutions to Anjuli Bhargava

NEP to make education accessible; ensure quality, affordability: Javadekar

"Those students who do not come in the school system, there is an attempt to bring them under the system," said Javadekar, who was the HRD minister from July 2016-May 2019

NEP implementation a 'mahayagya' for building India's present, future: PM

PM Modi said the new NEP is not just a circular and its implementation will be like a "mahayagya" which will need strong determination and collective efforts from all stakeholders

10 Key things PM Modi said about the New Education Policy

In his inaugural address on 'Transformational Reforms in Higher Education under National Education Policy', Modi said that the new National Education policy will be the foundation of a new India

New education policy will teach how to think: PM Modi

New education policy will prepare students for global workforce, says PM

PM Modi lauds efforts of local artisans in preserving indigenous crafts

August 7 was chosen as National Handloom Day to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement which was launched on this day in 1905 in the Calcutta Town hall to protest against the partition of Bengal

The education goalpost is in sight, the trouble is with the strikers

Despite some serious hand-holding, getting the ball into the goalpost in phase two of NITI Aayog's ambitious SATH-E project is easier said than done

Welcome news that foreign universities may establish campuses in India: US

The United States on Monday said it welcomes India's new policy which allows foreign universities to establish campuses in India and Indian universities to do the same overseas."Welcome news that foreign universities may establish campuses in India & that Indian universities may do the same overseas. We look forward to opportunities for American and Indian universities to partner & collaborate on research to advance our understanding of the world," Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, US State Department said in a tweet.According to an official statement, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 on July 29, making way for large scale, transformational reforms in both school and higher education sectors.Internationalization of education will be facilitated through both institutional collaborations, and student and faculty mobility and allowing entry of top world ranked Universities to open campuses

Words and numbers

India's education policy needs to be both more & less ambitious

India must not deny children advantages of knowing English: Ex-ISRO chief

The policy has a keen focus on early childhood care and education as well as in ensuring that students attain literacy and numeracy

Govt won't impose any language on any state: Union Minister on NEP 2020

The reforms were not a new education policy but "a glossy coat on the old oppressive Manusmriti," he said

Stalin steps up attack against NEP, vows to fight with like-minded parties

Stepping up his attack against the Centre's new National Education Policy 2020, DMK President M K Stalin on Saturday said it was an attempt at "imposition" of Hindi and Sanskrit

SFI marches against National Education Policy over threat to present system

Around 150 activists of the CPIM''s students wing from different colleges and universities marched from Subodh Mallick Square to Presidency University gate in College Street area

Shekhar Gupta: Medium of political education

Modi govt's push for education in Indian languages is out of touch with reality. State leaders know voters want English-medium education for their children more than anything

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