PM Modi reviews implementation of National Education Policy 2020

PM Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of National Education Policy 2020. He observed that a hybrid system of online and offline learning should be developed to avoid children's overexposure to technology.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 on Saturday. He observed that the implementation of NEP 2020 in the two years since its launch, has seen many initiatives being unrolled to achieve the objectives of access, equity, inclusivity and quality, as laid down under the policy.

The Prime Minister was apprised that the work on formulation of the National Curriculum Framework, under the guidance of the National Steering Committee, is in progress. In school education, initiatives like quality ECCE in Balavatika, NIPUN Bharat, Vidya Pravesh, examination reforms and innovative pedagogies like Art-Integrated Education, toy-based pedagogy are being adopted for better learning outcomes and holistic development of children.

He observed that a hybrid system of online and offline learning should be developed to avoid overexposure to the technology of school-going children.

The PM also said that the databases maintained by Anganwadi centres should be seamlessly integrated with the school databases.

Regular health check-ups and screening for children in schools should be carried out. Emphasis should be laid on the use of indigenously developed toys to develop conceptual skills in students, the PM said.

The PM was also informed that the guidelines for Multiple Entry-Exit for flexibility and lifelong learning, along with the launch of Academic Bank of Credit on the Digilocker platform will now make it possible for students to study at their convenience and choice.

The National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF) is also at an advanced stage of preparation. UGC is revising the existing “Curriculum Framework and Credit System for Undergraduate Programme” in alignment with NHEQF.