The Home Secretary also noted that NEP is an antidote to Macaulay’s education system designed to colonize our minds (representative image)
Shah noted that the NEP is rooted in “Bharatiyata”, while assimilating a global perspective, Shah said the policy enriches knowledge and culture and is in line with the aspirations of society
The new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is in line with the nation’s roots and has gained unprecedented acceptance across the country, Union Home Secretary Amit Shah said on Friday. Shah noted that the NEP is rooted in “Bharatiyata”, while assimilating a global perspective, Shah said the policy enriches knowledge and culture and is in line with the aspirations of the society.
“The purpose of education is to develop character, empathy and courage and to prepare students for the challenges of life. Education can enable India to reach the pinnacle of success. Society looks up to us with anticipation and hopes to make this happen. Our educational ambition is not only to obtain diplomas and certificates, but also to achieve good globally,” Shah said at an event completed two years after the launch of NEP.
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“National education policies are aligned with the roots of the nation and have gained unprecedented acceptance across the country. The policy has clearly stated that a robust public education system is the foundation of a thriving democratic nation. The aim of NEP is to develop citizens who combine national pride with global good with the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” he said.
The Home Secretary also noted that NEP is an antidote to Macaulay’s education system designed to colonize our minds. Shah launched a slew of initiatives in the education and skills development sector to mark the completion of two years of the NEP 2020.
The NEP approved by the cabinet of the Union in 2020 replaced the 34-year-old national education policy drafted in 1986 and aimed to pave the way for transformational reforms in school and higher education systems to turn India into a global knowledge superpower. to make.
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