Dharmendra Pradhan urges NCERT to be reform-driven, tech-led

On NCERT's 65th foundation day, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged the body to adopt a reform-oriented, tech-driven approach while continuing its role in shaping India's education system.

Extending his best wishes, Pradhan described NCERT as an iconic institution at the heart of India's educational system.

"NCERT has been a pillar of the nation's educational landscape, shaping the destinies of generations of students with unparalleled commitment and dedication," he said.

Calling NCERT not just an institution but a "Gyan-Kumbh", the minister underlined its immense contribution to nation-building through education since its inception. He said, "Children need to be proficient in Englishbut our clarity needs to improve. Clarity will improve in our own languages."

Pradhan urged NCERT to embrace its role as a change leader by adopting global best practices while ensuring a stronger focus



on technology-driven learning.

While highlighting the government's initiatives, Pradhan spoke about the upgraded digital platform, DIKSHA 2.0, describing it as fully responsive and accessible across multiple devices. He outlined its features, which include structured lessons, adaptive assessments, and AI-powered tools such as Read Aloud and translation capabilities supporting 12 Indian languages.

Citing direct feedback from students, he emphasised how the platform enables personalised learning and strengthens the roles of both teachers and students.

"NCERT's responsibility is to make the people of the country competent and improve their knowledge levels; you are nation builders," he stated.

Touching upon the evolution of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), Pradhan referred to its creation in 2000 during the NDA government and its subsequent revision in 2005 under the UPA.