Singh: NEP 2020 critically, structurally new revolution

IMPHAL: Newly appointed Union MoS for external affairs and education Rajkumar Ranjan Singh has highlighted that the present National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is critically and structurally a new revolution with special focus on fresh innovative techniques.

The techniques include multiple choice questions and availability of different subjects, which give upcoming students the tools to compete at the global level, said Ranjan. He was speaking as part of the ongoing “Azadi ka Amrit Mohatsav” celebrations held here on Sunday evening to mark the 75th year of Independence.

Educational format like academic credit bank, online digital platform in place of traditional physical education, problem-solving skills and Right to Education have also been introduced that educate students in a better way in this modern, developed world, he added. Recollecting India’s glorious history, culture and scientific and technological advancements over the last 75 years, Ranjan stressed on transforming the country to a knowledge nation by 2047 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inspiration. He called upon the people to participate to develop the education sector in India just like the glorious status of

Nalanda University

around 3,500 years ago.