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National Education Policy
2020
Presented By
Dr. NabinThakur
Dr. Nabin Thakur
Evolution of National Education Policy 2020
 University Education Commission (1948-49)
 Secondary Education Commission (1952-53)
 UGC 1953, UGC Act 1956
 National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) 1961
 Education Commission (1964-66) under Dr. D.S. Kothari
 National Policy on Education, 1968
 42nd Constitutional Amendment,1976-Education in Concurrent List
 National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) 1979
 IGNOU 1985
 National Policy on Education (NPE), 1986
 Operation Black Board, and DIET 1987
 National Literacy Mission 1988
 NPE 1986 Modified in 1992 (Program of Action, 1992)
 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) 1992
 District Primary Education Programme 1994
 Mid-Day Meal Programme, PWD Act 1995
 Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (2001-2002)
 The RTE Act 2009
 T.S.R. Subramaniam Committee Report (7 May, 2016)
 Dr. K. Kasturirangan Committee Report (31 May, 2019)
RTE 2009
Dr. Nabin Thakur
Foundational Pillars
(i) Access,
(ii) Equity,
(iii) Quality,
(iv) Affordability, and
(v) Accountability faced by the current education system.
Guiding light or principle of the policy came from the ancient philosophy of
Knowledge (Jnan),
Wisdom (Pragyaa), And
Truth (Satya)
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Agenda 2030
The global education development agenda reflected in the Goal 4 (SDG4) of
the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by India in 2015 –
seeks to:
“Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong
learning opportunities for all” by 2030.
Collaborative research
Learn how to learn
Dr. Nabin Thakur
Fundamental Components of NEP
 Providing universal access to quality education
 Leadership on the global stage in terms of economic growth
 Social justice and equality
 Scientific advancement
 National integration
 Cultural preservation
Dr. Nabin Thakur
Principles of NEP
 To develop good human beings capable of rational thought and action.
 Possessing Compassion and Empathy.
 Courage and Resilience.
 Scientific Temper and,
 Creative imagination, with sound Ethical moorings and values.
Dr. Nabin Thakur
Aims and Objectives
 Preparation of man to face the 21st century.
 Producing engaged, Productive
 Contributing citizens for building an equitable, irrespective of caste, creed,
color etc.
 Inclusive, (Integrating physically and mentally handicapped with general
community to prepare them to face life with courage).
 Provide opportunities for continuing education of their choice.
 Plural society as envisaged by our constitution.
 The aim must be for India to have an education system by 2040 that is second
to none.
Dr. Nabin Thakur
The Fundamental Principles of NEP
1)Recognizing, identifying, and fostering the unique capabilities.
2)Achieving foundational literacy and numeracy (grade 3)
3)Flexibility
4)No hard separations
5)Multidisciplinarity and a Holistic education
Dr. Nabin Thakur
The Fundamental Principles of NEP
6) Emphasis on conceptual understanding
7) Creativity and Critical thinking
8) Ethics and human & Constitutional Values
9) Promoting multilingualism and the power of language
10) Life skills
Dr. Nabin Thakur
The Fundamental Principles of NEP
11) Focus on regular formative assessment for learning
12) Extensive use of Technology
13) Respect for diversity and respect for the local context
14) Full Equity and Inclusion
15) Synergy in Curriculum across all levels of education
Dr. Nabin Thakur
The Fundamental Principles of NEP
16) Teachers and faculty as the heart of the learning process
17)‘Light but Tight’ regulatory framework to ensure integrity,
transparency, and resource efficiency
18) Outstanding Research
19) Continuous Review
Dr. Nabin Thakur
The Fundamental Principles of NEP
20) A Rootedness and pride in India
21) Education is a Public Service
22) Substantial investment in a strong, vibrant public education
system
Dr. Nabin Thakur
Part I. SCHOOL EDUCATION
 Achieving aims for Universalization of Education from Pre-school (ECCE) to
secondary level with 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in school education by
2030.
 A National Curricular and Pedagogical Framework for Early Childhood Care and
Education (NCPFECCE) will be developed by NCERT in two parts (0-3 and 3-8
years old).
 The current ‘10+2’ structure covering ages 6-18 to be replaced by a new
Pedagogical and Curricular Structure of ‘5+3+3+4’ corresponding to ages 3-18
(3-8, 8-11, 11-14, and 14-18 years respectively).
 The new system will have 12 years of schooling with 3 years of Anganwadi/ pre-
schooling.
Dr. Nabin Thakur
Part I. SCHOOL EDUCATION
 Prior to the age of 5 every child will move to a “Preparatory Class” or
“Balavatika” (that is, before Class 1), which has an ECCE-qualified teacher.
 The Priority of the education system will be to achieve universal foundational
literacy and numeracy in primary school by 2025.
 Universal standards of learning and regulations in public and private schools.
 The policy aims that a pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) of under 30:1 will be ensured
at the level of each school (25:1 for socio-economically backward areas).
 Vocational Education and Coding will be introduced from Class 6.
 A 10-day (Bag-less Days) bagless period sometime during Grades 6-8 for
various types of enrichment activities involving arts, quizzes, sports, or to intern
with local vocational experts such as carpenters, gardeners, potters, artists, etc.
Part I. SCHOOL EDUCATION
 Similar internship opportunities to learn vocational subjects to students
throughout Grades 6-12, including holiday periods.
 Vocational courses through online mode will also be made available.
 The three-language learned by children will be the choices of States, regions, and
of the students, so long as at least two of the three languages are native to India.
 Mother tongue or regional language to be the medium of instruction at least up to
Class 5 and preferably till Class 8.
 No hard separation of streams for students.
 Focus on the curriculum to core concepts.
 Content will focus on idea, application, problem- solving.
Dr. Nabin Thakur
Part I. SCHOOL EDUCATION
 Instead of annual examinations every year, students will now only attend exams
in Class 3, 5 and 8. (Assessment ‘as’, ‘for’ and ‘of’ learning)
 Class 10 and 12 Board Exams, but the exams will be made easier by allowing
students to take exams twice a year. The exam will have two parts, Objective and
Descriptive.
 Report cards will be a 360-degree Holistic Progress Card that will give a
comprehensive report on skills and capabilities instead of just marks and grades.
 National Assessment Centre- ‘PARAKH’ (Performance Assessment, Review, and
Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development), a national assessment center,
as a standard-setting body under MHRD for all recognized school boards of
India, will assess the students’ performance.
Dr. Nabin Thakur
Part I. SCHOOL EDUCATION
 Open Schooling System (National Institute of Open Schooling) to bring two (2) crore ‘Out of
School Children’ back into the mainstream by offering courses for grades 3,5 and 8 and
Secondary also (grade 10, 12).
 Deployment of counselors and social workers to improve student’s nutrition, health and mental
health.
 “Gender Inclusion Fund’ for Girls and Transgender
 Midday Meal Scheme to be extended to include Breakfasts.
 Pre-school sections covering at least one year of ECCE will be added to KVS and other
primary schools around the nation, particularly in disadvantaged areas.
 Free boarding facilities will be built - matching the standard of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
particularly for students who from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds
Dr. Nabin Thakur
Part II. HIGHER EDUCATION
 Holistic and Multi-disciplinary education in an undergraduate program with multiple exit
options where the bachelor’s degree can be 3 or 4 years.
 PG programs can be 1 or 2 years, Integrated 5 years Bachelor’s/Master’s programme. (last
year for research)
 A Ph.D. shall require either a Master’s degree or a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with Research.
 The M.Phil. program shall be discontinued.
 By 2025, at least 50% of learners through the school and higher education system shall have
exposure to vocational education.
 The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct entrance examinations for admissions to
universities across the country, apart from the JEE Main and NEET.
 Establishment of Academic Bank of Credits to facilitate Transfer of Credits.
Dr. Nabin Thakur
Part II. HIGHER EDUCATION
 Setting up Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities (MERUs) as models of best
multi-disciplinary education (IITs, IIMs) of global standards.
 Establishment of National Research Foundation (NRF), an apex body for fostering a strong
research culture and building research capacity across higher education.
 Establishment of Higher Education Council of India (HECI) to regulate higher education by
preparing the same set of regulations, accreditation and academic standards for private and
public institutions (excluding medical and legal education). The HECI will replace the existing
National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), All India Council for Technical Education
(AICTE) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). The HECI will have four
independent verticals, namely-
 National Higher Education Regulatory Council (NHERC) for the regulation of higher
education (‘Light but Tight’), except medical and legal education.
Dr. Nabin Thakur
Part II. HIGHER EDUCATION
 General Education Council (GEC) for setting standards of expected earning outcome of
higher education programme (‘Graduate Attributes’). A National Higher Education
Qualification Framework (NHEQF) will be formulated by the GEC and it shall be in sync
with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) to ease the integration of
vocational education into higher education.
 Higher Education Grants Council (HEGC) for funding and financing of colleges and
universities.
 National Accreditation Council (NAC) for accreditation (‘Meta Accrediting body’).
 The professional councils, such as the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR),
Veterinary Council of India (VCI), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Council
of Architecture (CoA), National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) etc.,
will act as Professional Standard Setting Bodies (PSSBs).
Dr. Nabin Thakur
Part II. HIGHER EDUCATION
 Phasing out the ‘Affiliation System’ at university level over a period of 15 years, and a stage-
wise mechanism is to be established for granting graded autonomy to colleges.
 Financial Autonomy to be given to 45K affiliated colleges; Under Graded Autonomy,
Academic, Administrative & Financial Autonomy will be given to colleges, on the basis of the
status of their accreditation.
 Increasing Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education from the current 26.3% to 50%
by 2035 with multiple entry and exit programme.
 Adding 3.5 crore seats in higher education.
 By 2040, all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) shall aim to become Multidisciplinary
institutions.
Dr. Nabin Thakur
Part II. HIGHER EDUCATION
Teacher Education
 By 2030, the minimum qualification for teachers will be 4-year integrated B.Ed. degree (Also 2
years and 1 year).
 NTA will conduct Admission Test.
 Emphasis on strengthening and transparency of the teacher recruitment process.
 NCTE to formulate a new and comprehensive National Curriculum Framework for Teacher
Education (NCFTE) 2021.
 NCTE to frame National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST) 2022.
 The use of technology platforms such as SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young
Aspiring Minds) /DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing) for online training of
teachers will be encouraged.
 NIOS will develop high-quality modules to teach Indian Sign Language, and to teach other basic
subjects using Indian Sign Language (ISL). Dr. Nabin Thakur
Part III. OTHER KEY AREAS OF FOCUS
 Experiential learning in all stages
 Establishment of National Education Commission.
 Establishment of Special Education Zones (SEZs) to improve education among
underrepresented groups in disadvantaged regions.
 Gender Inclusion Fund, for improving and providing education for female and
transgender children.
 Establishment of National Educational Technology Forum (NETF), a platform to
facilitate the free exchange of ideas on technology usage in education.
 Massive usage of technology in education planning, teaching, learning and
assessment.
Dr. Nabin Thakur
Part III. OTHER KEY AREAS OF FOCUS
 Tech- based option for adult learning through apps, TV channels etc.
 Establishment of new language institutions such as the Indian Institute of
Translation and Interpretation and the National Institute/ Institutes for Pali,
Persian and Prakrit.
 Establishment of National Mission for Mentoring, National Book Promotion
Policy, National Mission on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy.
 Under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence, State Governments may encourage
opening NCC wings in their secondary and higher secondary schools, including
those located in tribal dominated areas.
Dr. Nabin Thakur
Part IV. MAKING IT HAPPEN
Strengthening the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE)
 HRD Ministry to be renamed as ‘Education Ministry’.
Financing: Affordable and Quality Education for All
 Increasing the education expenditure from the current 4.43% (Budget 2017-18) to 6% of the
GDP at the earliest.
Implementation
 The implementation of this Policy will be led by various bodies including MHRD, CABE,
Union and State Governments, education-related Ministries, State Departments of Education,
Boards, NTA, the regulatory bodies of school and higher education, NCERT, SCERTs, schools,
and HEIs.
 Implementation will be guided by the SEVEN principles.
 Comprehensive review will be undertaken in 2030-2040. Dr. Nabin Thakur
28
Dr. K. Kasturirangan Committee Members:
Sl.No Name of the Member Contact No. Email
1 Dr. K. Kasturirangan
(Chairman)
9845007998 (Personal)
O: 080-23610522 (Direct Line- Dr
Kasturirangan)
krangank@gmail.com
2 Dr. Vasudha Kamat 9821310081(M), kamatvasudhav@gmail.com
3 Dr. Manjul Bhargava +609 2584192 bhargava@math.princeton.edu
4 Dr. Ram Shankar Kureel 07324-274 377, 9871450315(M) drrskureel@gmail.com
5 Prof. T.V. Kattimani 9599292424(M), 9425331399(M)
07629269710
tvkattimani@gmail.com
vcigntu@gmail.com
6 Shri Krishna Mohan Tripathy 9415822107(M) kmtripathiknp@gmail.com
7 Dr. Mazhar Asif 9435118077(M), 03612672683 mazharassam@gmail.com
8 Dr. M.K. Sridhar 9845222573(M), 8048068027(M)
Escort
9900086660
bharathwaasi@gmail.com
9 Shri Rajendra Pratap Gupta 09223344303(M) advisor.healthminister@gov.in
office.rajendra@gmail.com
ThankYou
Dr. Nabin Thakur

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National Education Policy 2020.ppt

  • 3. Evolution of National Education Policy 2020  University Education Commission (1948-49)  Secondary Education Commission (1952-53)  UGC 1953, UGC Act 1956  National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) 1961  Education Commission (1964-66) under Dr. D.S. Kothari  National Policy on Education, 1968  42nd Constitutional Amendment,1976-Education in Concurrent List  National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) 1979  IGNOU 1985  National Policy on Education (NPE), 1986  Operation Black Board, and DIET 1987  National Literacy Mission 1988  NPE 1986 Modified in 1992 (Program of Action, 1992)  National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) 1992  District Primary Education Programme 1994  Mid-Day Meal Programme, PWD Act 1995  Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (2001-2002)  The RTE Act 2009  T.S.R. Subramaniam Committee Report (7 May, 2016)  Dr. K. Kasturirangan Committee Report (31 May, 2019) RTE 2009 Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 4. Foundational Pillars (i) Access, (ii) Equity, (iii) Quality, (iv) Affordability, and (v) Accountability faced by the current education system. Guiding light or principle of the policy came from the ancient philosophy of Knowledge (Jnan), Wisdom (Pragyaa), And Truth (Satya) World-class institutions Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 5. Agenda 2030 The global education development agenda reflected in the Goal 4 (SDG4) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by India in 2015 – seeks to: “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all” by 2030. Collaborative research Learn how to learn Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 6. Fundamental Components of NEP  Providing universal access to quality education  Leadership on the global stage in terms of economic growth  Social justice and equality  Scientific advancement  National integration  Cultural preservation Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 7. Principles of NEP  To develop good human beings capable of rational thought and action.  Possessing Compassion and Empathy.  Courage and Resilience.  Scientific Temper and,  Creative imagination, with sound Ethical moorings and values. Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 8. Aims and Objectives  Preparation of man to face the 21st century.  Producing engaged, Productive  Contributing citizens for building an equitable, irrespective of caste, creed, color etc.  Inclusive, (Integrating physically and mentally handicapped with general community to prepare them to face life with courage).  Provide opportunities for continuing education of their choice.  Plural society as envisaged by our constitution.  The aim must be for India to have an education system by 2040 that is second to none. Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 9. The Fundamental Principles of NEP 1)Recognizing, identifying, and fostering the unique capabilities. 2)Achieving foundational literacy and numeracy (grade 3) 3)Flexibility 4)No hard separations 5)Multidisciplinarity and a Holistic education Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 10. The Fundamental Principles of NEP 6) Emphasis on conceptual understanding 7) Creativity and Critical thinking 8) Ethics and human & Constitutional Values 9) Promoting multilingualism and the power of language 10) Life skills Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 11. The Fundamental Principles of NEP 11) Focus on regular formative assessment for learning 12) Extensive use of Technology 13) Respect for diversity and respect for the local context 14) Full Equity and Inclusion 15) Synergy in Curriculum across all levels of education Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 12. The Fundamental Principles of NEP 16) Teachers and faculty as the heart of the learning process 17)‘Light but Tight’ regulatory framework to ensure integrity, transparency, and resource efficiency 18) Outstanding Research 19) Continuous Review Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 13. The Fundamental Principles of NEP 20) A Rootedness and pride in India 21) Education is a Public Service 22) Substantial investment in a strong, vibrant public education system Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 14. Part I. SCHOOL EDUCATION  Achieving aims for Universalization of Education from Pre-school (ECCE) to secondary level with 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in school education by 2030.  A National Curricular and Pedagogical Framework for Early Childhood Care and Education (NCPFECCE) will be developed by NCERT in two parts (0-3 and 3-8 years old).  The current ‘10+2’ structure covering ages 6-18 to be replaced by a new Pedagogical and Curricular Structure of ‘5+3+3+4’ corresponding to ages 3-18 (3-8, 8-11, 11-14, and 14-18 years respectively).  The new system will have 12 years of schooling with 3 years of Anganwadi/ pre- schooling. Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 15. Part I. SCHOOL EDUCATION  Prior to the age of 5 every child will move to a “Preparatory Class” or “Balavatika” (that is, before Class 1), which has an ECCE-qualified teacher.  The Priority of the education system will be to achieve universal foundational literacy and numeracy in primary school by 2025.  Universal standards of learning and regulations in public and private schools.  The policy aims that a pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) of under 30:1 will be ensured at the level of each school (25:1 for socio-economically backward areas).  Vocational Education and Coding will be introduced from Class 6.  A 10-day (Bag-less Days) bagless period sometime during Grades 6-8 for various types of enrichment activities involving arts, quizzes, sports, or to intern with local vocational experts such as carpenters, gardeners, potters, artists, etc.
  • 16. Part I. SCHOOL EDUCATION  Similar internship opportunities to learn vocational subjects to students throughout Grades 6-12, including holiday periods.  Vocational courses through online mode will also be made available.  The three-language learned by children will be the choices of States, regions, and of the students, so long as at least two of the three languages are native to India.  Mother tongue or regional language to be the medium of instruction at least up to Class 5 and preferably till Class 8.  No hard separation of streams for students.  Focus on the curriculum to core concepts.  Content will focus on idea, application, problem- solving. Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 17. Part I. SCHOOL EDUCATION  Instead of annual examinations every year, students will now only attend exams in Class 3, 5 and 8. (Assessment ‘as’, ‘for’ and ‘of’ learning)  Class 10 and 12 Board Exams, but the exams will be made easier by allowing students to take exams twice a year. The exam will have two parts, Objective and Descriptive.  Report cards will be a 360-degree Holistic Progress Card that will give a comprehensive report on skills and capabilities instead of just marks and grades.  National Assessment Centre- ‘PARAKH’ (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development), a national assessment center, as a standard-setting body under MHRD for all recognized school boards of India, will assess the students’ performance. Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 18. Part I. SCHOOL EDUCATION  Open Schooling System (National Institute of Open Schooling) to bring two (2) crore ‘Out of School Children’ back into the mainstream by offering courses for grades 3,5 and 8 and Secondary also (grade 10, 12).  Deployment of counselors and social workers to improve student’s nutrition, health and mental health.  “Gender Inclusion Fund’ for Girls and Transgender  Midday Meal Scheme to be extended to include Breakfasts.  Pre-school sections covering at least one year of ECCE will be added to KVS and other primary schools around the nation, particularly in disadvantaged areas.  Free boarding facilities will be built - matching the standard of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas particularly for students who from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 19. Part II. HIGHER EDUCATION  Holistic and Multi-disciplinary education in an undergraduate program with multiple exit options where the bachelor’s degree can be 3 or 4 years.  PG programs can be 1 or 2 years, Integrated 5 years Bachelor’s/Master’s programme. (last year for research)  A Ph.D. shall require either a Master’s degree or a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with Research.  The M.Phil. program shall be discontinued.  By 2025, at least 50% of learners through the school and higher education system shall have exposure to vocational education.  The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct entrance examinations for admissions to universities across the country, apart from the JEE Main and NEET.  Establishment of Academic Bank of Credits to facilitate Transfer of Credits. Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 20. Part II. HIGHER EDUCATION  Setting up Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities (MERUs) as models of best multi-disciplinary education (IITs, IIMs) of global standards.  Establishment of National Research Foundation (NRF), an apex body for fostering a strong research culture and building research capacity across higher education.  Establishment of Higher Education Council of India (HECI) to regulate higher education by preparing the same set of regulations, accreditation and academic standards for private and public institutions (excluding medical and legal education). The HECI will replace the existing National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). The HECI will have four independent verticals, namely-  National Higher Education Regulatory Council (NHERC) for the regulation of higher education (‘Light but Tight’), except medical and legal education. Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 21. Part II. HIGHER EDUCATION  General Education Council (GEC) for setting standards of expected earning outcome of higher education programme (‘Graduate Attributes’). A National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF) will be formulated by the GEC and it shall be in sync with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) to ease the integration of vocational education into higher education.  Higher Education Grants Council (HEGC) for funding and financing of colleges and universities.  National Accreditation Council (NAC) for accreditation (‘Meta Accrediting body’).  The professional councils, such as the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), Veterinary Council of India (VCI), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Council of Architecture (CoA), National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) etc., will act as Professional Standard Setting Bodies (PSSBs). Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 22. Part II. HIGHER EDUCATION  Phasing out the ‘Affiliation System’ at university level over a period of 15 years, and a stage- wise mechanism is to be established for granting graded autonomy to colleges.  Financial Autonomy to be given to 45K affiliated colleges; Under Graded Autonomy, Academic, Administrative & Financial Autonomy will be given to colleges, on the basis of the status of their accreditation.  Increasing Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education from the current 26.3% to 50% by 2035 with multiple entry and exit programme.  Adding 3.5 crore seats in higher education.  By 2040, all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) shall aim to become Multidisciplinary institutions. Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 23. Part II. HIGHER EDUCATION Teacher Education  By 2030, the minimum qualification for teachers will be 4-year integrated B.Ed. degree (Also 2 years and 1 year).  NTA will conduct Admission Test.  Emphasis on strengthening and transparency of the teacher recruitment process.  NCTE to formulate a new and comprehensive National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (NCFTE) 2021.  NCTE to frame National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST) 2022.  The use of technology platforms such as SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) /DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing) for online training of teachers will be encouraged.  NIOS will develop high-quality modules to teach Indian Sign Language, and to teach other basic subjects using Indian Sign Language (ISL). Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 24. Part III. OTHER KEY AREAS OF FOCUS  Experiential learning in all stages  Establishment of National Education Commission.  Establishment of Special Education Zones (SEZs) to improve education among underrepresented groups in disadvantaged regions.  Gender Inclusion Fund, for improving and providing education for female and transgender children.  Establishment of National Educational Technology Forum (NETF), a platform to facilitate the free exchange of ideas on technology usage in education.  Massive usage of technology in education planning, teaching, learning and assessment. Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 25. Part III. OTHER KEY AREAS OF FOCUS  Tech- based option for adult learning through apps, TV channels etc.  Establishment of new language institutions such as the Indian Institute of Translation and Interpretation and the National Institute/ Institutes for Pali, Persian and Prakrit.  Establishment of National Mission for Mentoring, National Book Promotion Policy, National Mission on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy.  Under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence, State Governments may encourage opening NCC wings in their secondary and higher secondary schools, including those located in tribal dominated areas. Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 26. Part IV. MAKING IT HAPPEN Strengthening the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE)  HRD Ministry to be renamed as ‘Education Ministry’. Financing: Affordable and Quality Education for All  Increasing the education expenditure from the current 4.43% (Budget 2017-18) to 6% of the GDP at the earliest. Implementation  The implementation of this Policy will be led by various bodies including MHRD, CABE, Union and State Governments, education-related Ministries, State Departments of Education, Boards, NTA, the regulatory bodies of school and higher education, NCERT, SCERTs, schools, and HEIs.  Implementation will be guided by the SEVEN principles.  Comprehensive review will be undertaken in 2030-2040. Dr. Nabin Thakur
  • 27. 28 Dr. K. Kasturirangan Committee Members: Sl.No Name of the Member Contact No. Email 1 Dr. K. Kasturirangan (Chairman) 9845007998 (Personal) O: 080-23610522 (Direct Line- Dr Kasturirangan) krangank@gmail.com 2 Dr. Vasudha Kamat 9821310081(M), kamatvasudhav@gmail.com 3 Dr. Manjul Bhargava +609 2584192 bhargava@math.princeton.edu 4 Dr. Ram Shankar Kureel 07324-274 377, 9871450315(M) drrskureel@gmail.com 5 Prof. T.V. Kattimani 9599292424(M), 9425331399(M) 07629269710 tvkattimani@gmail.com vcigntu@gmail.com 6 Shri Krishna Mohan Tripathy 9415822107(M) kmtripathiknp@gmail.com 7 Dr. Mazhar Asif 9435118077(M), 03612672683 mazharassam@gmail.com 8 Dr. M.K. Sridhar 9845222573(M), 8048068027(M) Escort 9900086660 bharathwaasi@gmail.com 9 Shri Rajendra Pratap Gupta 09223344303(M) advisor.healthminister@gov.in office.rajendra@gmail.com