UGC asks higher educational institutions to spread awareness on Draft Education Policy
It has also asked the institutes to spread awareness about the recommendations made in the policy draft.
Calling for their contribution in the making of the
country's education policy in 21st century, the University Grants Commission
(UGC) has asked the higher educational institutions to organise a series of
discussions on draft National Education Policy.
Draft Education Policy
"I earnestly request you to organise a series of
discussions on draft NEP, 2019 in your institution, followed by widespread
dissemination of outcomes in different media platforms," the letter
written by UGC Chairman D.P. Singh to the Vice Chancellors and Directors of the
institutes stated.
It has also asked the institutes to spread awareness
about the recommendations made in the policy draft.
Universities and colleges to take action by July 22
"Indulgence of academic fraternity in insightful
discussions and highlighting major recommendations for evoking widespread
attention and awareness through various modes is solicited," the letter
added.
The letter has further asked the universities and
colleges to mail the action taken by July 22.
"As you will agree, this document is of immense
importance for decades to come and will have long lasting implications on
Indian Education System. Hence it has been desired by the Minister of Human
Resource Development that all Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) must
contribute actively and contribute in final making of the country's first
Education Policy in 21st century," the letter said.
Education as a platform to utilize this step
"There is no denying of the fact that our country
possesses a unique demographic advantage and education only can serve as a
platform to channelise and utilize this advantage," it also said.
The draft NEP that proposes sweeping reforms in the
country's education sector, has been placed in the public domain for
suggestions from public till July 31.
Source | https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/ugc-educational-institutions-national-draft-education-policy-divd-1562455-2019-07-05
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