Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has refuted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s allegation that the Centre is withholding funds due to the state’s refusal to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Pradhan criticized Stalin for attempting to create division between states and called for prioritizing student interests over political gains.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a workshop for higher education institutions to develop their Institution Development Plan (IDP) in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The workshop emphasized the importance of IDPs as roadmaps for academic and professional excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, research, and collaboration within institutions.
India’s commitment to global education took a significant leap forward with the University of Southampton set to establish its first campus in India. This move aligns with the National Education Policy 2020’s vision to position India as a global education hub, attracting international students and fostering global competencies among its own youth. The collaboration signifies a robust India-UK partnership and highlights the importance of education in shaping a more interconnected world.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has set a target to increase the state’s gross enrolment ratio (GER) in higher education institutions from 25 per cent to over 50 per cent within the next 10 years. He emphasized the importance of quality, universal, and employment-oriented education, highlighting the state’s progress in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The chief minister also stressed the need for skill-based education, multilingualism, and timely completion of exams.
