HOME MINISTER  INAUGURATES 55 PM COLLEGES OF EXCELLENCE IN MADHYA PRADESH”

Why in the news?

  • Union Home Minister virtually inaugurated ‘Prime Minister’s College of Excellence’ for all 55 districts in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Main program held at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Arts and Commerce College in Indore.
  • Shah praised PM Narendra Modi’s farsightedness in introducing the New Education Policy (NEP).
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Key points: ‘Prime Minister’s College of Excellence’

  • College Inaugurations: PM College of Excellence to be inaugurated in all 55 MP districts in July.
  • New Policies: Announced new drone policy and enhanced teaching for aviation, agriculture, and AI jobs.
  • Centres: Establish Centre of Traditional Indian Knowledge in each college.
  • Environmental Awareness: Develop educational gardens in all government, non-government, and aided colleges.
About  the New Education Policy (NEP):

  • First NEP of 21st Century: Replaces 1986 policy.
  • Formed by Committee: Led by Dr. K Kasturirangan.
  • Reforms: School and higher education, including technical education.
  • ·Five Pillars: Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability, Accountability.
  • Aligned with: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
  • Goal: Transform India into a global knowledge superpower.

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/national-education-policy-2020/