NEHU students union opposes VC’s decision to implement NEP for undergrad courses

Representatives of NEHU student’s union maintained that in rural areas, there is still a lack of multi-disciplinary courses and teachers

JFME demands repeal of National Education Policy

JFME argued that the policy promotes the privatization of education and seeks to hand over the entire education system to the corporate sector

Assam: Renowned educationist Nishant Prakash named in committee for implementation of National Education Policy

Distinguished educationist Nishant Prakash has been named in the high-level committee constituted and working for implementing National Education Policy 2020, headed by Principal Secretary of Education in the state of Assam. Nishant is one of the leading educationists of the country working towards reforming Legal Education in India. Sprinter Hima Das, General Secretary of Assam […]

Meghalaya to be the first state to implement new NEP, says CM Conrad Sangma

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday said that a task force will be constituted to implement the new National Education Policy. With the constitution of the task force, the state will be the first in the country to implement the new education policy, the Chief Minister said. “Congratulated our Hon”ble Union Minister for […]

Assam govt plans to reopen schools, colleges from September 1

The Assam government is planning to reopen schools, colleges and other educational institutes across the state from September 1. “We have been planning to open the schools from September 1. But the final decision will be taken by the central government,” said health and education minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The minister mentioned that testing of […]

Highlights of the National Education Policy 2020

The new National Education Policy (NEP) approved by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday is set to usher in a slew of changes with the vision of creating an education system that contributes directly to transforming the country, providing high-quality education to all, and making India a global knowledge superpower. The draft of the NEP by […]

Union Cabinet approves National Education Policy 2020, GER to be raised to 50 pc by 2035

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved National Education Policy 2020 bringing major reforms in higher education including a target of 50 per cent Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) by 2035 and provision for multiple entry and exits. Addressing a press conference here, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said a 21st century National Education Policy (NEP) has been […]