New Education Policy will be the foundation of New India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday said New Education Policy ( NEP) is a game changer to empower students. Addressing inaugural NEP conclave, Mr Modi said education overhaul was the need of the hour.

He added the new education policy will lay the foundation for new India. Mr Modi said, the conclave will give more information on NEP which will further help in its  better implementation.  

Prime Minister emphasised on holistic implementation of NEP and said that country’s education system must meet global standards. The Prime Minister appealed to the students and youths to strive for global citizenship but must not forget roots.

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former President A P J Abdul Kalam, Prime Minister said the purpose of education is to make good human beings. Calling for a faster reforms for a better India, Mr Modi said students should work towards curiosity and commitment driven life. He said NEP stresses on teachers’ learning and teachers make enlightened students.

Prime Minister welcomed questions and doubts on NEP. He said students will now have the freedom to switch courses and higher education is now free of specific streams. Saying inquiry, analysis, discussion based learning will strengthen the education system, Prime Minister highlighted how the NEP was framed after long thinking.