10 countries contacted Education Ministry showing willingness to implement NEP says Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal

Almost 10 countries have contacted the Education Ministry showing their willingness to implement India’s new National Education Policy (NEP), Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said on Friday. Minister was speaking during a webinar on “NEP 2020 – The Brighter Future of Education” organised by ASSOCHAM.

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“Around 10 countries have contacted us, with their education ministers showcasing the willingness to implement India’s new education policy in their countries The government is seeking paragraph-wise suggestions on how to go about implementing the NEP. So far 15 lakh comments have been received and we are open to receiving more suggestions,”. Minister said.

The minister complained some people are arguing that to make progress on international level one needs to learn English. “I must say we are not against English but mother tongue as a medium of education would help strengthen Indian languages. The government does not intend to impose any language on any state. We are in the favour of strengthening 22 Indian languages and we want to promote all of these languages,” he said.

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The NEP approved by the Union Cabinet in July replaces the 34-year-old National Policy on Education made in 1986 and is aimed at paving the way for transformational reforms in school and higher education systems to make India an international knowledge superpower

 

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