UGC Secretary: NEP advocates employability of students

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Union Cabinet of India has approved the New Education Policy, NEP 2020 on July 30, 2020, bringing various changes to Higher Education in the country.

Over the NEP, UGC Secretary, Prof Rajnish Jain, said, ” A lot of emphases has been given to the employability aspect of higher education.”

He also highlighted the important changes made in the Higher Education sector through the introduction of NEP 2020. He also believes that the education policy is a significant way of leading to the country’s development.

“As you know, there is already a Bachelor of Vocational Studies. These kinds of courses are already offered under the ‘Bachelor of Vocation’ program. Considering the importance of employability, vocational training in terms of the internship will be integrated at the undergraduate level in all the other general education courses,” he added.

Also read: HRD Minister announces New Education Policy; Key Highlights of the new policy

He explained that the integration of undergraduate level from the first year, second-year vocational courses with degree courses can lead to enhancement in the employment of any graduate student.

As per him the NEP 2020 would bring about great institutional reforms, academic reforms, as well as many vocational education reforms as it has specifically talked about them. This type of education system would also lead to the integration of the Indian knowledge system, language, art and culture into a school curriculum.

SC asks Centre to clarify on mandatory final exams

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July 31, 2020

The Supreme Court of India, sought reply from the Central Government clarifying its stand on the UGC Guidelines that mandates compulsory holding of Final Year Exams 2020 for College and University Students.

The apex court has asked the Union Home Ministry to clarify its stand on the cancellation of final year exams. In accordance with that, the court has also asked Maharashtra State Government to to submit its decision on cancellation of final year exams under the Disaster Management Act. The court has directed all parties to file their response before next hearing, which is scheduled to be held on 10th August 2020.

In response to the apex court’s direction, the Central Government has informed the court that it will file a reply on the matter latest by Monday. On the same lines, the Central Government has also said that students should prepare for the exams meanwhile, as they are currently not cancelled and will be held in line with UGC’s exam guidelines by 30th September 2020.

Also read: Correspondence engineering degrees invalid: Supreme Court

Since its release earlier in July, the UGC’s revised guidelines for Final Year Exams 2020 have come under some serious criticism from several stakeholders. Students and parents have been protesting against holding of Final Year University Exams as it would put lakhs of students at risk of infection of the Coronavirus.

2nd School Tech Summit: Encouraging & Empowering Learning through Technology bridging Digital Divide (PPP Model)

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July 31, 2020

Elets Technomedia and digitalLEARNING Magazine are organizing virtual ‘2nd School Tech Summit’ on 31st July, 2020. It will be the second full day conclave of the series. Eminent speakers from the school industry will take discuss the future of school education in the world of post COVID era. The panelists will enlighten the usage of technology and importance of value-based learning in our schools.

Arpita Chakraborty, Principal, Eicher School, Faridabad- The biggest challenge is to change the mind-set from traditional way of teaching to online classes. There are various other challenges emerged. We must focus on children specific and need based education. The role of teachers has changed a lot.

Arpita Chakraborty – This COVID has brought a huge change in the education sector. Our teachers not only accepted it but mastered it.

Arpita Chakraborty – It was an initial hiccup for teachers when they are seen by parents but not things have settled down well.

Arpita Chakraborty – Our willingness to accept and adapt the change is the main things. Technology was always there and will be there. We must take the call how to use the technology

Asha Alexander, Principal, GEMS The Kindergarten Starters, Dubai- We started the online classes from last 9 years. We started online classes without any fuss when the pandemic started. It is not completely easy to handle. We are looking to go back to school in the month of September but it will be a huge challenge for us.

Asha Alexander – We opened the doors for parents to attend the physical classes. It was a very appreciated by parents.

Asha Alexander – There is huge learning for parents , teachers and students.

Asha Alexander – The technology has compelled everyone to adapt the technology. It’s not about competitions but collaboration.

Dr Lekha Visaria, Principal, Swami Vivekanand Vidyalaya, Mumbai- We found there was lack of digital infra. We have to start from the scratch. Parents were reluctant to permit their child to it infront of devices for long time. Now, with time every parent has accepted the usage of technology in the pandemic. The process of adaptation is going on.

Dr Lekha Visaria – The hunger to learn will grow in coming days. The dynamics will change as food, shelter, clothes and technology will be the new norm

Dr Deep Khare, Principal, Jodhamal Public School, Jammu- This COVID has given an opportunity to everyone. Teachers found how to use technology. We can make children as independent learners. This is a life time experience. Students must have the courage to face any issue. Children cannot start a new lesson of their own.

Dr Deep Khare – We must let our children to do things of their own. Children must understand things not learn them.

Dr Deep Khare – Children must have wisdom when they pass out of schools, which have never changed.

Dr Deep Khare – We have to break the class to individuals. We cannot the assessment of a child.

Dr Deep Khare – We are preparing children for past not for future. Nothing has changed in last 30 years.

Dr Deep Khare – The children must be allowed to think and stop helping them. Allow them to self pace learners.

Preetee Kumar, Managing Director, Solan Public School, Solan- We started training sessions for teachers. It was a huge challenge for teachers to shift from traditional teaching to virtual. We conducted sessions for parents. For older children, we provided them project based learning, which can help them a lot.

Preetee Kumar – The technology is here to stay and hybrid learning will be the new norm in coming days.

Preetee Kumar – Everybody have joined hands to tackle the crisis. The collaborated learning started to boom in this crisis.

Preetee Kumar – Technology and PPP will stay for long time in education sector. Internet is not a luxury but necessities

Messages from Audiences

Lalita Bhardwaj: I agree we as a teacher missing that physical touch.

Sangeeta Sekhani: It’s a learning time….for upgrading our skills….both as students as well as teachers

RIMMI GUPTA: Rightly said Dr Deep….it is high time that children should become self learners.

Meenu Chopra: We did overcome the inhibition to learn new technology.

kusum chaudhary: Very true sir…spoon feeding has crippling effects on children .

Jasmeet Kaur to All Panelists: exactly we are also learning with our students nowadays

Ankita Bhatia: Dr. Deepak Khare.. You have really spoken something which is so realistic and practical. I agree with you that it’s the need of the hour to empower the children to think, pre-read and imagine…

Ankita Bhatia: I completely agree with Ms. Arpita who has clearly emphasized the dual role of a teacher as a guidance counselor and a personality developer apart from being a content developer adjusting herself/himself to the blended mode of learning.

RIMMI GUPTA: We at Eicher School, Faridabad also invited a science teacher to explain the effect of mauli, tilak…the scientific and logical reasons behind it.

RIMMI GUPTA: Our Assignments have Google form Quizzes to assess the understanding of the students.

Rakhi Cornelius: You’re right, sir. Customisation of students is not right. Students should not just learn facts.

Vinay kumar: I agree with Dr Khare. Even the marking of class 10 is crush the self esteem of the child for every. Every morning the child get up in the morning they curse CBSE. As they put lot of hardwork but not evaluated in right manner as their predecessors

2nd School Tech Summit: Maintaining Quality Education in term of Reduced Cost: Leaders Perspective

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Elets Technomedia and digitalLEARNING Magazine are organizing virtual ‘2nd School Tech Summit’ on 31st July, 2020. It will be the second full day conclave of the series. Eminent speakers from the school industry will take discuss the future of school education in the world of post COVID era. The panelists will enlighten the usage of technology and importance of value-based learning in our schools.

Pratibha Mishra, Principal, Panbai International School, Mumbai- The budget is our priority as school leaders. We need to come together to tackle the crisis. There is solution for every challenge.

Pratibha Mishra – We were prepared to provide any kind of assistance to students in this crisis. We convinced parents before starting online classes. Training was given to teachers as things started to change drastically.

Pratibha Mishra – We have to change the mind-set of teachers towards online education. We need to understand the emotional connect between the parents, teachers and students. School has helped parents through councelling.

Pratibha Mishra – We have cut down unwanted expenses. We started many things online from yoga to martial arts to dance virtually. Teachers co-operated a lot during the COVID.

Pratibha Mishra – We have given the privilege of payment monthly wise to parents. We are not compelling any parents to clear the dues.

Sami Ulla, CEO, Manipal International Schools, Anantapur- Quality is education is misunderstood. We must be clear what we are delivering in schools. The basic structure of any school is to develop the core learning within students.

Sami Ulla – We must understand what is need of the hour. We must get into the digital world and learning skills of students must not be hampered. We must not break the chain.

Sami Ulla – We have to replace the classroom with the digital world. The change must start from teachers and they require proper training to teach in virtual world.

Sami Ulla – Digital world has its own challenges and we went ahead to customize things. We were ready to accept the change. We have to re-work on our expenses and bring down our costs.

Sami Ulla – We were very flexible over the fees and have not enforced any parent to pay the fees.

Sami Ulla – We have given large discounts to parents over fees.

Ramanjit Ghuman, Principal, Oakridge International School, Mohali, Mumbai- We are living in challenging times. We focused on continuous learning. We opened up our resources for students and shared our own devices to students. The focus was on learning. The biggest assets are our teachers.

Ramanjit Ghuman – It was an immense learning experience. We must provide quality and interrupted learning to students.

Dr Sandeep Khanna, Principal, MIT- Vishwashanti Gurukul School, Pune- We are very well-equipped schools and we started online classes on 2nd of April. We have three weeks time to provide proper training to teachers. Initially, there were challenges but out IT team resolved it. Most of our students ar taking online classes.

Dr Sandeep Khanna – We started the virtual classes with assembly sessions and provided them breaks during the classes. We even celebrate the festival virtually.

Dr Sandeep Khanna – We started yoga sessions, dance classes, music sessions and many other activities virtually. These sessions can break the monotonous of students.

Dr Sandeep Khanna – We started taking feedbacks from parents. We have divided our fees structure into six parts. We provide discounts to parents.

Dr Sandeep Khanna – We did sessions for parents on Sunday morning and many participated in these sessions. We provide reliefs to parents.

Dr Sandeep Khanna – Technically, parents have entered the classroom and teachers have to be very careful during their classes.

Anjana Deva, CEO, Mount Litera Zee School, Varanasi- COVID was like Tsunami for all of us. The onus of teaching felt on the solders on teachers. The pandemic has created new ways of teaching. The teachers did a commendable job during the crisis.

Anjana Deva – We started our session from 2nd April with online classes. The pre-primary block was a huge challenge. There was lot of anxiety within parents and teachers.

Anjana Deva – The teachers and parents didn’t lose patience. The hybrid learning will be the new norm for schools. The management of every school must be applauded for making this possible.

Anjana Deva – The hybrid learning is here to stay. Schools have to be tech savvy for coming days. The parents must be also tech savvy. The mind-set is very important.

Amey Parulekar, Head – Business Development, Financepeer- It’s been challenging times for all of us. The schools must invest on time and train teachers. Technology is here to stay and it can reduce our costs.

Amey Parulekar – We have integrated everything to our platform. From assessment to attendance everything is very clear in our platform. With the help of technology we can look into new things in education.

Amey Parulekar – There are plenty of programmes available now and we must choose what to keep and what not. Security is very important for schools.

2nd School Tech Summit: Advancing Life-Skills based Education: Preparing the Strong Foundation

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Elets Technomedia and digitalLEARNING Magazine are organizing virtual ‘2nd School Tech Summit’ on 31st July, 2020. It will be the second full day conclave of the series. Eminent speakers from the school industry will take discuss the future of school education in the world of post COVID era. The panelists will enlighten the usage of technology and importance of value-based learning in our schools.

Preeti Kwatra, Founder Director, Petasl Group of Schools, Delhi- The like skills are very important for students. This is a time which no one has ever imagined. Every teacher is doing its best to provide education to students. The role of teacher has been multiplied a number of times.

Preeti Kwatra – The responsibility of teachers have surged a lot. We are providing proper training to teachers to take care of children. We are trying to provide engagement activities to students.

Preeti Kwatra – The screen time has increased a lot for children. We are educating students and parents over the pros and cons of screen timing. We are teaching students about cyber security.

Preeti Kwatra – Parents must guide children what and when to watch during the classes.

Preeti Kwatra – The reform is happening after many years. The NEP is focused on creative and experiential learning. The new NEP will enhance the growth of students from day 1.

Nikhil Wagh, Chairman, Educon International School, Pune- The impact of COVID is changing in every passing day. New things are coming up for schools. Life skills is a very important thing which provide base to students. We must provide engaging class activities.

Nikhil Wagh – We can teach life skills to students through many platforms. The very essence of education is usage of mind.

Nikhil Wagh – Many schools are using online to teach. The connection with students is very important during the online classes.

Nikhil Wagh – The core set of life skills have developed among the students in this pandemic. It can also learn subconsciously. The teacher must connect with the children.

Nikhil Wagh – Failure is the first to success. Students must cope with failures if they want to succeed.

Nikhil Wagh – Digital literacy is very important for parents and children. We must prepare our students to tackle any such crisis.

Nikhil Wagh – The NEP has brought many new things. Teaching vocational skills from schools is out of box. It looks very great but there are challenges also.

Harsh Madhok, Director, Sunbeam Group of Institutions- Teachers have to evolve rapidly. The COVID has moved the learning from traditional. We must not waste the crisis. This can create new dimensions for education.

Harsh Madhok – We must keep a tap on digital data and survival skills are most important in this crisis.

Harsh Madhok – We have encouraged many private networks in last few days. There is a lot of new security concerns have popped up.The cyber security is the main issue.

Harsh Madhok – The NEP has come after 34 years. Things are in pipeline and 6 pc of GDP to be given to education. They have spoken to reduce the content.

Surbhi Goel, CEO, Aditya Birla Education Trust Schools, Mumbai- Life skill is how we can quickly adapt the changes. This is the need of the hour for many schools. Technology is here to stay. We must develop mental health and wellness within our students.

Surbhi Goel – Life Skill cannot be taught in classes.

Surbhi Goel – The NEP is a long awaited and has come up right time. There are very good addition to the sector. The reduction of content is very good. Coding being added as subject is very good.

Surbhi Goel – Teacher training is highlighted in NEP. We have to look how it can be incorporated.

Astha Kataria, Managing Trustee, Ashoka Group of Schools, Nashik- The way people have adapted the change is life skills. A lot of innovations came during the COVID. This is a blessing in disguise for many. This crisis will teach us a lot.

Astha Kataria – This has open up the minds of teachers, students and parents. This is very essential in VUCA world.

Astha Kataria – Entrepreneurship cannot be taught through a subject. It can be only done through conducive environment.

Astha Kataria – Things can be learnt by doing. Students can learn things from their peer.

Astha Kataria – The NEP is very futuristic approach. The success of this policy lies in the implementation. It requires a lot of phase wise training. It was long awaited and things can change a lot in coming days.

2nd School Tech Summit: Future Ready Schools: Building Technology Infrastructure for Learning & Connecting

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Elets Technomedia and digitalLEARNING Magazine are organizing virtual ‘2nd School Tech Summit’ on 31st July, 2020. It will be the second full day conclave of the series. Eminent speakers from the school industry will take discuss the future of school education in the world of post COVID era. The panelists will enlighten the usage of technology and importance of value-based learning in our schools.

Payal Rajpal, Founder, Hack the Crisis India, South Asia Head Robotex- We believe in blended learning. The NEP advocates the usage of technology in education sector. We use AI in our classes to enhance learning. We use technology in proctoring as it can change the ace of education.

Payal Rajpal – From last three years we are using many new technologies in our workshops to enhance the education sector.

Payal Rajpal – We are trying to develop students from rural areas. We are eyeing to empower teachers with new tools.

Payal Rajpal – The COVID has taught us how to change our education system. We need to focus on human interaction.

Dr Madhav Deo Saraswat, Principal, The Scindia School, Gwalior- We have to adopt and adapt technology due the COVID-19. Technology is a tool used for assisting in learning. The investment must be happen in people.

Dr Madhav Deo Saraswat – Technology will help us in transformation of knowledge. Teachers cannot be replaced in schools. Human touch is must in education as the machines can only assist.

Dr Madhav Deo Saraswat – The purpose of education is not going to change. Future schools must address many things and technology will be the main stake in coming days.

Dr Madhav Deo Saraswat – The NEP is very futuristic. The new changes will bring new revolution. But there are huge challenges to implement the NEP.

Dr Kavita Aggarwal, Chairperson, MISA- Need is the mother of invention. Everyone has changed their parental role. It was unprecedented time for teachers to change their ways. The teachers have evolved in a better way to tackle the crisis.

Dr Kavita Aggarwal – Learning something new is very difficult or many teachers but they have adopted it. The change is very drastic and adaptability of technology was eminent.

Dr Kavita Aggarwal – Technology is not everything. The future is blended learning and we don’t know when will be the schools will be reopened.

Dr Kavita Aggarwal – The NEP has many new things for the sector. The govt has taken strong initiative with brain drain. The cream of the society moves out of the country. The skill based education is the most commendable move.

Dr Kamal Sethia, Chairman, Vardhman Group- We are not future ready. When the COVID started we were struggling. We were not fully equipped to handle the crisis. The technology has given a chance to evolve the education.

Dr Kamal Sethia – Parents and society are expecting new things. The e-learning has came has saver for schools. We took inputs from many stakeholders over the online education. Parents are worried over the usage of technology.

Dr Kamal Sethia – Parents were worried over the usage of devices in education. We need to reach the rural areas and provide them the benefits of e-learning. We need to surge our reach to every part of the country.

Dr Kamal Sethia – Technology is here to stay post COVID-19 crisis. Schools have major roles- education, culture, discipline. The environment of schools can never be replaced. Students need that freedom to play and express themselves.

Dr Kamal Sethia – The govt must prepare solar powered labs for rural areas. The govt must provide new facilities to the schools.

Dr Shalini Advani, School Director, Pathways Schools, Noida- There are certain fundamental of education and it should revolve round people. Our education sector has never delivered on people- centric. The COVID-19 has forced to change. The change is embedded in our world.

Dr Shalini Advani – Leadership is very important to implement the change. As leaders we must ask right questions. Teachers are forced to change; they must develop value -based education. We need to add value-based subjects to our curriculum. Parents are now a part of classes.

Dr Shalini Advani – Schools must also incorporate parents to make our system robust. Technology is individualization learning. This has created way to collaborate with each other. The AR can help students to understand many complex subjects.

Dr Shalini Advani – The NEP has brought many new things to the sector. The whole framework needs to be re looked.

Dr Skand Bali, Principal, The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet- Technology is here to stay and it cannot replace the human part. Technology can only assist but cannot replace teachers.

Dr Skand Bali – Technology was there but we were not using it. Schools don’t have to be future ready, students have to future ready.

Dr Skand Bali – There are many schools, which are providing critical thinking, skill based learning and many more.

Dr Skand Bali – A lot of people are giving back to the country. The NEP is very futuristic and people-centric. The implementation of the NEP is a challenge.

Dr Skand Bali – The world of education has become closer and time to change the dynamics of it.

Messages from Audiences

Aradhana Pareek: The unique blend of Technology and education has proved the best mode of imparting the education to the students during post COVID 19 era, but it is only the alternate solution to face the particular situation. This unpredicted situation has provided the chance to educators to come with full flesh to use their all corners of caliber.

Vinita Saraswat: I m agree with the views of Dr. SHALINI Advani Ma’am ….that we must adhere to our educational values along with technologies. Technology doesn’t replace our teachers. Instead of Running behind the technology teacher must change the old strategies of teaching.

Trilok Singh Bist: Great statement Mr. Skand Bali as I too believe many of our schools are future ready and one such Group of Schools is Delhi Public School Ghaziabad Schools and I am privileged to be a part of this system

DHIRESH SHARMA : Technology enhances the logic of science and education but we have to be reached on each level of mind through it. Dhiresh Kumar Sharma Mount Litera Zee School Varanasi

Ms.Sangeeta Sehgal: Your words touched a chord, Dr.Madhav Sir…true..we teachers have been left at a backfoot..and receiving end of backlash…we are braving all odds to deliver..afterall we are morally /ethically bound to do so

Prabhat kumar: Great thought sir. “seva tavi achchi lagti hai jab sanman milay” Prabhat Kumar . Gitanjali Devashray,Hyderabad.

2nd School Tech Summit: Redefining Equity to Learning through Technology

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Elets Technomedia and digitalLEARNING Magazine are organizing virtual ‘2nd School Tech Summit’ on 31st July, 2020. It will be the second full day conclave of the series. Eminent speakers from the school industry will take discuss the future of school education in the world of post COVID era. The panelists will enlighten the usage of technology and importance of value-based learning in our schools.

Dr MVV Prasada Rao, Director, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)- There was no other substitute other than technology in the COVID world. The COVID has thrown a great challenge. It was growing very slow during initial stages but now it’s compulsory for schools.

Dr MVV Prasada Rao – Now Technology is inseparable from education sector. Without technology what would have happened to education sector in this crisis. We need to address certain things- internet speed and accessibility, gadgets. Now technology is the only option.

Dr MVV Prasada Rao – I am very happy the govt has come up with the NEP in right time. It will enhance the education sector in the country.

Dr MVV Prasada Rao – The BEd colleges are grown immensely but the quality is very bad.

Dr MVV Prasada Rao – The CBSE is training the teachers immensely from last any years.

Dr MVV Prasada Rao – The ATL Labs are doing commendable jobs. We have developed DIKSHA for students. We have e-Pathshala which has audio and videos content for students. We are upgrading and up skilling the teachers.

Dr MVV Prasada Rao – The development of new professional skills within teachers and listening skills for students much needed.

Dr MVV Prasada Rao – The curriculum can be related to life skill values which can provide much needed for our students.

Om Pathak, Founder & Chairman, DPSG Society & Selaqui International School, Dehradun- All the teachers are putting their best to provide quality content to students in this pandemic. From last four, it’s been a very hard for teachers.

Om Pathak – I welcome the New Education Policy, which the govt brought after 34 years. The new policy will address many things which were pending from last three decades. With NEP, the focus is shifted to competency of child. The stress of students will be reduced with NEP.

Om Pathak – There will be a new test for teachers to qualify for teaching. The implementation will be very tough for the govt. It will be a herculean task. It’s very unfortunate the govt and private being discussed across the country. The private schools have done better than govt ones.

Om Pathak – Private and govt schools must collaborate for the good of education. Education must be service not public service.

Om Pathak – Teacher is irreplaceable and cannot be substituted by the technology. Technology can enhance the education sector. Teachers need motivation in this crisis and they can do wonders.

Om Pathak – The COVID fast tracked the usage of technology in education sector. There will be challenges as internet and devices for students. We must find new ways tackle the crisis. The AI is coming in a big way.

Om Pathak – These days a parent goes to 20 schools before finalizing one. If the quality of pedagogy is good then the intake of students will increase.

Om Pathak – Private schools must be addressed to grow but should be watched. We should leverage the private schools to grow.

Om Pathak – Education is the single empowerment tool which can change the face of the country. We need to work on it to become the Global Guru. We need to work the students in rural areas.

Academicians and industry experts welcome New Education Policy

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With the introduction of New Education Policy (NEP) to the nation, the education system in the country will witness fine changes and development in the coming years. Industry experts and academicians have welcomed the ‘New Education Policy’ and have extended their support and views with the change in policies and addition of some new ones. The new policies and amendments made in some, NEP received positive reviews across the nation. The policies were welcomed by PM Modi, Union Ministers, Academicians, industry experts, teachers, students, and all others. The policies have changed after a time period of 34 years. The new policy is meant for include 21st century education from pre-primary to K12. The new reforms will change the face of education of the country in coming days.

Starting from Vice-Chancellors of Universities to principals of various schools and other industry experts, each have shared their views and concerns over the New Education Policy. Here are some of them to check out:

Prof. Malabika Sarkar, Vice Chancellor, Ashoka University on the New Education Policy 2020 said “The much awaited NEP 2020 is a step in the right direction by the Government of India and will help achieve the mission of Literate India soon. GER of 50% is an important target and all universities must contribute to it. The initiatives announced under NEP 2020 should help achieve this target.”

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She also said “We are happy that the multidisciplinary approach we have been practicing is recognized as the right way to prepare students for challenges in their careers. We are also happy that continuous assessment will be the way to evaluate students, which is something we believe in.”

She also said “The Government-recognized multiple entry and exit options at the Undergraduate level will give more options to the youth. This, supported by an Academic Bank of Credit to digitally store academic credits, will go a long way in providing a favorable environment to students to plan their education. Ashoka has a unique one-year multidisciplinary Young India Fellowship programme that is crafted to offer students a rich postgraduate experience in one year.”

She also said “The NEP also has made a bold move to resolve the binary of research and teaching and the focus on research will foster a strong culture for innovation. This, along with enhancement of digital infrastructure, will match our education system with the requirements of today’s dynamic business and economic environment.”

Rohit Manglik, CEO, EduGorilla said “The draft New Education Policy is a roadmap for ensuring economic development through a robust education system in tune with demands of the industry. The impetus to technology and research and interdisciplinary and multilingual approach is a great enabler to ensure equity in access to education. The elimination of rigid streams in secondary education will ensure that no career option is restricted to students due to subject. The relook at the grading system was the need of the hour to ensure fair and accurate analysis of students’ potential. The revamping of board examination and autonomy to higher educational institutions are welcome measures. While much will hinge on the ground implementation, the draft NEP has made a great start to reform the Indian education system.”

Prof Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur said “We welcome the move made by the Cabinet to rename the HRD ministry to the Education ministry as the role of the department is to further and provide education. Allowing global institutes to set up campuses in India is also a positive move as it will increase competition because it will open up our education system and it will also help sustain high talent in the country as students don’t have to move out to pursue education. Changing the pedagogical structure from a 10+2 system to a 5+3+3+4 system is in line with international educational standards. Due to the small structure of our IIMs and IITs, despite having ample talent, they were unable to figure in top 100 institutes of the world. Allowing technical institutes to become multi-disciplinary will help IIMs and IITs to start other departments like medical etc and make their size bigger and allow them to admit more students. This will enable them to compete with the elite institutes of the world and become at par with them in the coming years. Diversification makes education more complete and helps increase intellectual outcome. Overall, the changes have been made according to the global system of education. This will also help attract foreign students to India and help the economy as well.”

Dr. Bijaya Kumar Sahoo, Founder at SAI International Education Group and Advisor, Govt. of Odisha said “The much-awaited New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, has got the Cabinet approval today. The document is based on foundational pillars of access, affordability, equity, quality and accountability. With the flexibility for the choice of subject across streams it is aimed at building skills in their subjects of interest. The three language early foundational based learning will improve focus on Indian Classical Languages. Each State is proposed to have a State School Regulatory Authority to monitor the School education.”

Dr.B.Sendilkumar Dean-Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation-Deemed to be University said “New Education Policy is definitely a welcome move in the education sector. This is bound to bring a transformation in the way of teaching and learning for the betterment of the society. Emphasis on critical thinking and more holistic, inquiry-based, discovery-based, discussion-based, and analysis-based learning is the need of the hour in our education system and we would be achieving it by this Policy. The Major reforms of flexibility will turn students to be very skilled and employable. We are moving towards an Education system as said by Socrates “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.”

Rishabh Khanna, Cognitive Scientist and Founder of Suraasa said “The new Indian National Education Policy, 2020 looks quite progressive and covers a lot of ground when it comes to 21st century teaching and learning needs. The good part is that the policy has come as a plan and not just promise based statements. The difficult part is to jump from the current system to this system and take along millions of stakeholders, many of whom might need to be completely re-trained. In fact teachers will see the biggest change and will have to transform at both content as well as pedagogy level to survive in this new world order.”

Divya Lal, MD of Fliplearn said “The new education policy is a refreshing shift and a bold corrective action in our approach to education in India and we welcome it whole-heartedly. Technology will now play a much bigger role not just in planning and administration, but pedagogy, content, tutelage and assessment; which is both futuristic and transformative to say the least. The increased focus on technology, digital empowerment of schools will encourage institutions to upgrade their technology infrastructure and offerings to more virtual and seamlessly integrated platforms. The virtual platforms/ labs will also bring learning alive for students with emphasis on visual and experiential components than Rote learning. With reduced insularity and greater freedom in students selecting their subjects of choice, the focus will return to holistic learning of all subjects, rather than a bent towards Maths and Sciences. All-in-all, the new education policy is a great step in the right direction and we look forward to the new face of education in India.”

Sahil Agarwal, Co-Founder and CEO, Rishihood University said “The new education policy has brought much awaited reforms for a long-term overhaul of the system. In higher education: The college affiliation system which prevented curriculum innovations will be phased out. This will allow industry-linked curriculum and faster modifications based on industry’s needs, therefore helping the students in placements. Flexibility of subjects, credit transfer and multiple entry-exit points will ensure that everyone can complete a college education and learn the subjects of their choice. The students will not be restricted to narrow domains. A common aptitude test for undergraduate admissions will ease off the pressure from students to prepare for multiple exams. The CAT will be designed in a way that most universities can identify the student skill set for admissions from the same test.”

Dr Rishi Bhatnagar, President, Aeris Communications, India said “National Education Policy 2020 brings the much-required remodelling in the Indian Education System with requisite emphasis on technology, digitisation and internship driven vocational training, right at the school level. This restructuring will not only help universalizing education, but will also help recreate the Indian innovation driven mindset producing Leaders and Entrepreneurs.”

Manish Naidu, Founder & CEO, Brainwonders said “It is great to see that National Education Policy 2020 focusses on celebrating the child’s potential early on. We at Brainwonders have catered to several parents and teachers who have used our assessments to unlock the child’s interests and abilities even before they start the school and the results have been nothing short of phenomenal. So the latest national education Policy also supports the vision of a happy child concept. With the updates to the curriculum, pedagogy, and the addition of choices- Indian students gain a significant global edge! We are excited to be a part of this….”

DU to commence online classes from August 10

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July 30, 2020

In the light of Coronavirus epidemic, Delhi University will begin the new academic session for the students from August 10, 2020, onwards. According to the university officials, the classes will commence for the existing batch of students who are in the third, fifth and seventh semester of Undergraduate programmes and third semester of postgraduate programmes.

The university has however not yet provided a date for the beginning of the academic session for the new batch of students.

The Delhi University Academic sessions for 2020-21 will commence n august 10,2020 in the online mode for the 3rd, 5th and 7th-semester undergraduate programmes and 3rd-semester postgraduate programmes keeping in mind the prevailing lockdown conditions.

Also read: Delhi University mulls to make admission process online

The decision to begin the academic session was taken keeping in mind the revised set of guidelines issued by the University Grants commissions. The decision to begin the academic session comes as the UGC guidelines are being challenged at the Supreme Court.

Students from across the country have approached the apex court against the UGC guidelines released on July 6, 2020, pointing out safety concerns due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The university’s decision to conduct the open book examinations for the final semester students has also come under the scanner as it has been challenged at the Delhi High Court. The court has asked the university to file an affidavit on the mock test, the status of the Common Service Centre and Scribes for the visually challenged students appeared for the exams.

Arvind Kejriwal: Students must learn to be job providers

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July 30, 2020

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said his government has been working to create an education system where students learn to become job providers, instead of job seekers.

During a live interaction with principals and students of classes 9 to 12 on entrepreneurship mindset the CM said “There is some problem with our education system. The moment we exit from our school, we start looking for jobs. We want to change this mindset,” he said.

“You don’t have to be a job seeker, but you have to become a job provider. We want to inculcate this in the mindset of children. This cannot be taught in theory. This is the reason, we call small, medium, and big entrepreneurs to take these sessions and inspire students,” he said.

Also read: Will work on improving the educational content: Kejriwal

“The British left the country, but the British system continued. We did not even change the education system. There are few who go against the system and create a unique identity. Otherwise, our system is such that we can only produce clerks,” he said.

Today, a child who knows English has a better chance of landing a good job with global exposure. Therefore, it is not possible to change this system in a day and implement Hindi everywhere, he said. Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said learning any language is a skill, but “our mother tongue Hindi is our pride. We should not feel shy to speak in our mother tongue”.

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