Education
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches various initiatives in School and Teacher Education
Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, launched various initiatives in School and Teacher Education, developed by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi last Saturday. These initiatives are aimed at bolstering the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, making education more inclusive, innovative, and equitable.
Among the dignitaries present were Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, DoSEL; Shri Anandrao Patil, Additional Secretary, DoSEL; Ms. Prachi Pandey, Joint Secretary, Institutions & Training, DoSEL; and other senior officials from the Ministry of Education, NCTE, and NCERT. Shri Pradhan launched significant projects including the National Mission for Mentoring (NMM), National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST), 52 Primers in Indian languages, and an array of digital and broadcast educational resources.
Shri Pradhan highlighted the initiatives as critical steps towards realising a developed India by 2047, focusing on the NEP 2020’s grassroots implementation. The launch of DIETs of Excellence, NPST, NMM, 52 Primers of NCERT, National Vidya Samiksha Kendra, and 200 TV Channels is envisioned to transform school education, making it more accessible and fostering a new era of civilizational renaissance through education in Indian languages.
The NMM (National Mission for Mentoring), with its digital platform, aims to enrich teachers’ professional growth through quality mentoring from experienced professionals, addressing the diverse needs of learners. The NPST (National Professional Standards for Teachers) focuses on elevating teachers’ personal and professional development, ensuring high-quality teaching across all levels of school education. The guiding document for NPST will be translated into 22 scheduled languages, Braille, and Audiobooks for widespread accessibility.
The 52 Primers in Indian languages are set to revolutionize early childhood care and education by providing access to education in mother tongues, thus enhancing understanding and grounding in indigenous culture. Shri Pradhan emphasized the transformative power of learning in one’s native language.
Further enriching the educational framework, the PMeVidya initiative’s launch of 200 DTH TV Channels aims at providing free, quality eContent across various digital platforms, ensuring resilient and coherent access to education. The National Vidya Samiksha Kendra, now integrated with state counterparts, supports research, development, and capacity building, enhancing visibility and actionability across numerous educational programmes.
Additionally, the government has pledged substantial financial support for the physical upgrading of all 613 District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) to DIETs of Excellence, marking a significant investment in the future of India’s educational infrastructure.
These comprehensive reforms underscore the government’s dedication to transforming India’s educational system, paving the way for a future where every student has access to quality education and every teacher is equipped with the tools needed for fostering innovation and creativity in the classroom.
Source- PIB