NEP promoting local languages: President Ram Nath Kovind
India Today
President Ram Nath Kovind said in his address to the joint session of both houses of the parliament that local languages are being promoted through NEP.
Delivering his address to the joint sitting of both houses of parliament on Monday, President Ram Nath Kovind said that local languages are being promoted via the National Education Policy whereas UGC regulations have been changed to link higher education with skill development.
The president further emphasised conducting important entrance examinations in Indian languages for undergraduate courses during his address at the start of the Budget Session.
He said further, “This year, 19 engineering colleges in 10 states will start teaching in six Indian languages.”
Continuing, he said, “My government is implementing a new National Education Policy across the country to give shape to the resolve and potential of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Local languages are also being promoted through the National Education Policy.”
“Emphasis is being laid on conducting important entrance examinations for undergraduate courses in Indian languages as well,” he added further.
Noting the achievements of the Skill India Mission, he added that more than 2.25 crore youths across the country have been skilled through ITIs, Jan Shikshan Sansthans and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras.
“Many changes have also been made in the UGC regulations to link skills with higher education,” he added.
