It falls on the third anniversary of National Education Policy 2020. He also made the first payment of funding available under the PM SHRI Scheme.
The first tranche of 630 crore rupees was distributed to 6207 schools.
He also published education and skill curriculum books in 12 Indian languages.
The Prime Minister also toured the exhibits on display during the event.
In his address to the gathering, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of education as one of the forces that may transform the nation’s fate.
“Our education system plays a critical role in achieving the goals towards which India is striving in the twenty-first century,” he remarked. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam, saying that discussion and discourse are crucial for education.
The Prime Minister remarked on the synchronicity of the previous Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam being held in Varanasi’s freshly constructed Rudraksha convention center and this year’s Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam being held at the brand new Bharat Mandapam. This is the Mandapam’s first function following its ceremonial opening.
The Prime Minister stated that there is a hidden meaning in the journey of Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam of merging of ancient and contemporary from the Rudraksha of Kashi to the modern Bharat Mandapam.
He stated that, on the one hand, India’s educational system is conserving the country’s old traditions, while, on the other hand, the country is rapidly growing in the fields of science and technology.
The Prime Minister commended individuals who have contributed to the advancement of education.
Noting that the present day marks the third anniversary of the National Educational Policy, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude to intellectuals, academics, and teachers for taking on this duty and contributing to the enormous progress.
Speaking about the exhibition, the Prime Minister emphasized the showcasing of talents, education, and creative approaches.
He spoke on the changing face of education and schools in the country, where little children are learning via play, and voiced hope for the future. He also encouraged the visitors to look around the display.
The Prime Minister stated that epochal transformations take time. The Prime Minister applauded the devotion and readiness to adopt new concepts of all stakeholders, recalling the large canvas to be covered at the time of the NEP’s inception.
He stated that under the NEP, old wisdom and futuristic technology are given equal weight.
He praised the efforts of education stakeholders in developing a new primary curriculum, publications in regional languages, higher education, and enhancing the country’s research environment.
He stated that kids now realize that the 5+3+3+4 method has replaced the 10+2 system.
Education will begin at the age of three, establishing consistency throughout the country. He also stated that the Cabinet has given its approval for the National Research Foundation Bill to be introduced in Parliament.
The National Curriculum Framework will be released soon as part of the NEP. The framework for pupils aged 3 to 8 years old is complete.
The entire country will have a standard curriculum, and NCERT is developing new course materials to support this.
As a consequence of education in regional languages, the Prime Minister announced the publication of new books in around 130 different subjects for grades 3 to 12 in 22 different languages.
The Prime Minister stated that the greatest disservice to any student is to judge them based on their language rather than their talents.
“In India, education in the mother tongue is ushering in a new era of justice for students.” It is also a huge step towards social fairness,” said the Prime Minister. Noting the world’s diverse languages and their importance, the Prime Minister emphasized that many industrialized nations had an advantage because of their native tongue. Using Europe as an example, the Prime Minister stated that most nations utilize their original languages. He bemoaned the fact that, despite the fact that India has a plethora of established languages, they were portrayed as a sign of backwardness, individuals who could not speak English were ignored and their abilities were not valued.
As a result, the Prime Minister stated, the children of rural communities continue to be the most afflicted. He emphasized that, with the implementation of the National Educational Policy, the country has begun to reject this view. “Even at the United Nations, I speak in Hindi,” PM Modi remarked.
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According to the Prime Minister, courses ranging from social science to engineering would henceforth be taught in Indian languages.
“When students are confident in a language, their skills and talent will emerge without limitations,” Prime Minister Modi stated. He further stated that those who attempt to politicize language for their own selfish goals would now be forced to close their doors. “Every language in the country will be given due respect and credit under the National Educational Policy,” he stated.
The Prime Minister stated that in the next 25 years of Amrit Kaal, we must develop an active new generation. A generation free of the slave mindset, keen for innovations and ready to bring laurels in sectors ranging from science to sports, willing to skill oneself in accordance with the necessities of the twenty-first century, a generation imbued with a feeling of duty. “NEP will play a significant role in this,” he stated.
According to the Prime Minister, among the several dimensions of quality education, India’s major aim is equity. “The priority of NEP is that every youth in India receive the same education and opportunity for education,” he stated, emphasizing that this does not only mean opening schools.
He emphasized the importance of extending equality to resources as well as education. This, he says, implies that every child should have alternatives based on their preferences and abilities.
“Equality in education means that no child is denied an education because of their location, class, or region,” he explained. He mentioned that the PM SHRI Scheme is upgrading thousands of schools. “In the age of 5G, these modern schools will be a medium of modern education”, he concluded.
He noted Eklavya Schools in tribal areas, Internet access in villages, and pupils obtaining education via DIKSHA, SWAYAM, and Swayamprabha. “Nowadays, in India, the gap in educational resources is rapidly closing,” he remarked.
The Prime Minister emphasized the measures for merging vocational and general education, as well as approaches to make education more attractive and interactive. The Prime Minister highlighted Atal Tinkering Labs, where more than 75 lakh kids are learning about science and creativity. Previously, the facility of labs and practicals was confined to a few schools.
“Science is becoming more accessible to everyone.” “It is these young scientists who will shape the country’s future by leading significant projects and turning India into a global research hub,” he remarked.
