Education system is pivotal in achieving the goals of 21st century India: PM Modi

Inaugurating Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, the Prime Minister said, "It is education that has the power to make the country successful and to change the destiny of the country".

He said that on the one hand, the educational system of India is preserving the ancient traditions of the land, while on the other hand, the nation is fast progressing in the field of science and technology.

Emphasising the importance of the Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam, the Prime Minister said that discussion and dialogue are important for education.

"It coincides with the 3rd anniversary of the National Education Policy 2020" he added.

Recalling the vast canvas to be covered at the time of the inauguration of the NEP, the Prime Minister praised the dedication and willingness to embrace new concepts of all the stakeholders.

He said that in NEP, traditional knowledge and futuristic technologies have been given the same importance.

The Prime Minister said that we have to create an energetic new generation in the next 25 years of Amrit Kaal, and NEP will play a big role in this".

PM Modi said that the students now understand that in place of the 10+2 system, the 5+3+3+4 system is in operation. Education will begin at the age of 3, bringing uniformity to the entire country, said PM.

He also informed that the Cabinet has approved the introduction of the National Research Foundation Bill in Parliament.

"The National Curriculum Framework under the NEP will come soon. The framework for 3–8-year-old students is ready adding that the entire country will have a uniform syllabus, and NCERT is preparing new course books for this," he said.

The Prime Minister also informed that new books on about 130 various subjects are coming up for classes 3–12 in 22 different languages as a result of education being imparted in regional languages.

He underlined that subjects ranging from social science to engineering will now be taught in Indian languages.

"When the students are confident in a language, their skills and talent will emerge without any restrictions," Modi said.

He also pointed out that those who try to politicise language for their own selfish interests will now have to shut their shops.

"National Educational Policy will give due respect and credit to every language in the country," he said.

He pointed out that the biggest injustice to any student is judging them based on their language instead of their capabilities.

During the event, PM Modi also released the first installment of funds under the PM SHRI Scheme, under which 6207 schools received the first installment for a total of Rs 630 crore.

Prime Minister Modi also released education and skill curriculum books translated into 12 Indian languages.

The Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam, a two-day programme being held on July 29 and 30, will provide a platform for academics and policymakers to share their insights, success stories, and best practices in implementing the NEP 2020.

It will include sixteen sessions, in which discussions will be held on themes including Access to Quality Education and Governance, Equitable and Inclusive Education, Issues of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups, National Institute Ranking Framework, Indian Knowledge System, and Internationalisation of Education, among others.