National Education Policy

States Oppose, Centre May Drop National Education Commission Plan: Report

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Wednesday October 9, 2019

The issue was raised by education ministers or representatives from certain states in the recent meeting of the HRD Ministry.

States Flag Funding Issues Over New Education Policy's Implementation In CABE Meeting

Education | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 6, 2019

A panel led by former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief K Kasturirangan had submitted the draft of the new National Education Policy (NEP) to Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' when he took charge.

Vice President Calls For Revamping Education System

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Tuesday September 24, 2019

The Vice President also urged business associations, corporate firms, trusts, entrepreneurs and philanthropic organizations to create dedicated funds for the promotion of affordable education.

Draft Education Policy's Stance On Gender Divide In Indian Education System

Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Saturday September 21, 2019

The enrollment rate for girls stands at 23.5 per cent and for boys, it is 25.4 per cent at Higher Education level.

HRD Calls CABE Meeting On Saturday; Deliberations On National Education Policy On Agenda

Education | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

The HRD Ministry has called a meeting of its Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) on Saturday and discussions on giving shape to the new National Education Policy is on the agenda, sources said.

National Education Policy Will Transform Education Sector: HRD Minister

Education | Press Trust of India | Monday September 9, 2019

Earlier, the HRD minister interacted with around 2,000 students from Uttarakhand who are taking coaching of the IIT Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) here.

NEP Draft 'Wishful', Has No Roadmap For Implementation: Manish Sisodia

Education | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 8, 2019

Manish Sisodia, Delhi's Education minister, said sans a step-wise implementation plan, the National Education Policy (NEP) may end up in a "disaster" like the no-detention policy.

"No Need For Teaching Sex Education In Schools": RSS-Linked Body

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 28, 2019

There is no need for sex education in schools or making it part of curriculum under the new education policy proposed by the centre as it will have a negative impact on children, an educational body affiliated to the BJP's ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh said on Tuesday.

'Saraswati Would Be Liberated In 2019': AICTE Chairman

Jobs | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday August 3, 2019

The deadline to provide suggestions on the NEP has been extended for another two weeks. The ministry has already received 1.5 lakh suggestions on the draft policy.

Suggestions' Window To National Education Policy Closes Today; 10 Points

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Wednesday July 31, 2019

The HRD Ministry had released the Policy prepared by a committee under the chairmanship of Dr. K. Kasturirangan for public consultation on May 31.

Draft National Education Policy 'Is Against Constitutional Values': Student Body

Education | NDTV Education Team | Friday July 19, 2019

The Ministry of Human Resource Develepment had released the Policy prepared by a committee under the chairmanship of Dr. K. Kasturirangan for public consultation on May 31.

Government Receives Around 65,000 Suggestions On Draft New Education Policy

Education | NDTV Education Team | Thursday July 18, 2019

As on July 15, 2019, the Central government has received around 65,000 suggestions or comments from different stakeholders on the Draft National Education Policy.

Draft National Education Policy Lacks 'Goal Of Critical Thinking': MSF

Education | NDTV Education Team | Thursday July 18, 2019

The Draft National Education Policy 2019 was drafted by a committee headed Dr. K. Kasturirangan and submitted on May 31, 2019 for public consultation.

"Agree With Suriya": Kamal Haasan Backs Actor In Hindi Language Row

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday July 17, 2019

Kamal Haasan had also spoken out against the draft education policy at the time, saying that although he had acted in Hindi movies no one should impose the earning of a language, which should be a personal choice

Draft Education Policy Proposes Board Exam For Grades 3, 5, 8

Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Monday July 15, 2019

One of the proposals in the draft National Education Policy is to conduct board examinations twice in a year.