In a landmark event coinciding with India’s National Space Day, the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, in collaboration with NCERT, released the inaugural edition of the e-magazine ‘Sapno ki Udaan.’ The e-magazine was launched to commemorate the first anniversary of the historic landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar South Pole.
Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan virtually released the inaugural issue, which will be available online on the NCERT portal. Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Education, also graced the virtual launch with his presence.
During the event, Dharmendra Pradhan emphasised that the e-magazine aligns with the recommendations of the National Education Policy 2020 (#NEP2020) by making education more accessible and equitable. He noted that the current theme of the magazine, ‘space,’ reflects the vastness of children’s imagination and prepares them to tackle the global challenges of the 21st century.
Jayant Chaudhary highlighted the significance of launching the magazine on National Space Day, stating that it celebrates India’s scientific achievements and fosters a spirit of scientific inquiry among students.
Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy, unveiled the magazine, describing it as a vibrant mix of poetry, essays, stories, and riddles contributed by students, teachers, and parents across India. He announced that the e-magazine, currently published quarterly, is expected to transition to a monthly publication in the future.
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The virtual event was attended by several distinguished officials, including Vipin Kumar, Additional Secretary; Prof. D.P. Saklani, Director of NCERT; Rahul Singh, Chairperson of CBSE; and Prof. Saroj Sharma, Chairperson of NIOS. They all expressed their optimism that the collaboration among stakeholders would yield long-term benefits for the educational community.
The e-magazine ‘Sapno ki Udaan’ and its subsequent issues will be accessible online for readers through the NCERT portal.
