Ministry of Education celebrated the 4th anniversary of implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 with the Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam 2024 at the Manekshaw Centre Auditorium in New Delhi.
Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, graced the occasion and shared his insightful experiences in spearheading the implementation of NEP 2020. The event was also honoured by the presence of the Minister of State (IC), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, the Minister of State for Education & Development of North Eastern Region, Dr Sukanta Majumdar, and other dignitaries. Several eminent academicians, Vice Chancellors of universities, officials, and students attended the celebration.
During the event, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated several significant initiatives of the Department of Education. These included dedicated TV channels to facilitate learning various Indian languages, including a Tamil channel, and primers for early graders in 25 Indian languages, adding to the 54 already available. He also introduced guidelines for ten bagless days to transform learning into a fun, stress-free school experience. Additionally, he launched Career Guidance Guidelines, a massive library of over 500 job cards, resources such as NMM & NPST in Braille and audiobooks. Other notable initiatives included the School Innovation Marathon by AICTE & AIM and the establishment of graduation attributes and professional competencies.
Shri Pradhan also unveiled several books and lecture notes designed to promote the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) among students and teachers, furthering the educational goals set forth by NEP 2020.
The Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam (ABSS) was conceptualised to celebrate the adoption of the National Education Policy 2020. It aimed to reinvigorate the commitment of various stakeholders for its effective implementation and to harness collective strength for achieving shared goals through collaborative efforts. The day it featured six-panel discussions, delving into multiple ministry initiatives with participation from eminent academicians and stakeholders.
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The first event of ABSS, organised in July 2022 in Varanasi, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. That event aimed to create a platform for all stakeholders to come together for the effective, smooth, and timely implementation of NEP 2020. It also sought to establish strong linkages among various higher educational institutions and discuss the challenges faced by HEIs while articulating solutions.
The celebration at Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam 2024 marked a significant milestone in the journey of NEP 2020, showcasing the Ministry of Education’s dedication to transforming and improving the educational landscape of India.
