National Education Policy

February 5, 2026 10:28 PM

PM Modi invites students, parents and teachers to join Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited students, parents and teachers across the country to participate in the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026, scheduled to be held on February 6 at 10 am. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said this year’s edition will focus on key aspects of examinations, including the importance of remaining stress-free and maintaining a learning-oriented mindset. He described Pariksha Pe Charcha as a platform he has always enjoyed, as it allows him...

February 5, 2026 7:13 PM

9th edition of PM Modi’s ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ to be held on February 6

The ninth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship student interaction programme, Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), will be held on February 6, at 10 am, marking the first-ever multi-location nationwide engagement of the initiative. The interactive session, aimed at helping students manage exam stress and encouraging them to view examinations as a positive and celebratory experience, will be broadcast live on the Prime Minister’s YouTube channel, Doordarshan, and the Ministry of Education�...

February 5, 2026 3:45 PM

PM Modi highlights how ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ has become a ‘Jan Andolan’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article highlighting how Pariksha Pe Charcha has evolved into a mass movement (Jan Andolan), marking a decisive shift in India’s educational journey and contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat. Responding to a post by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said that the article explains how Pariksha Pe Charcha has grown beyond an annual interaction to become a nationwide movement focused on s...

July 29, 2025 1:09 PM

Classrooms of change: How National Education Policy 2020 is transforming learning

Five years ago, on July 29, India embarked on a journey to overhaul its education system with the launch of the National Education Policy 2020. Today, its impact is increasingly visible in classrooms across the country - reshaping how children learn, how teachers teach, and how schools function. NEP 2020 marked a paradigm shift from rigid, exam-centric education to a more flexible, inclusive, and learner-focused model. Anchored in India’s cultural heritage and aligned with global goals like S...

July 17, 2025 11:44 AM

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates University of Southampton’s India campus in Gurugram

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday inaugurated the India campus of the University of Southampton in Gurugram This marks the first foreign university to establish a campus in India under the University Grants Commission’s new regulations, Describing the event as a “momentous milestone” in the internationalisation of education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Pradhan said the development also deepens the education pillar of the India–UK strategic part...

June 15, 2025 10:52 AM

NEP 2020 key to making India a global education hub: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday that National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions India as a global study destination, offering premium education at an affordable cost. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of positioning India as a global knowledge hub the country is encouraging top international universities to establish campuses here, while empowering Indian higher education institutions to expand globally. He was speaking at an event titled ‘M...

February 17, 2025 3:36 PM

Union Government committed to implementing NEP: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday reaffirmed the Central government’s commitment to implementing the National Education Policy (NEP), countering the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government's accusations of language imposition and withholding of funds for the policy's rollout. Pradhan emphasized that the NEP, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, promotes a level-playing field for students through a common educational platform while respecting linguistic diversity. “NEP gives...

October 23, 2024 8:31 PM

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan meets Australian counterpart Jason Clare to boost education cooperation

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met with Australian Minister for Education Jason Clare on Wednesday to discuss ways to deepen collaboration between the two nations in education. Their discussions centered on shared priorities, including early childhood care, teacher capacity building, and exploring the potential for school twinning programs. Pradhan emphasized that education is central to the India-Australia partnership, saying the goal is to transform India’s education system int...

October 7, 2024 4:52 PM

UGC introduces ‘Ph.D. Excellence Citation’ to recognize outstanding doctoral research

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced the launch of the "Ph.D. Excellence Citation" to honor exceptional doctoral research across various disciplines. This initiative aligns with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes advancing knowledge exploration and fostering unique contributions in education. The decision was made during a commission meeting on October 3, 2024, where the UGC outlined plans to award ten prestigious citations each year to top P...

September 28, 2024 4:37 PM

Dr. Sukanta Majumdar inaugurates Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir at EFLU Hyderabad

Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for Education and Development of the North Eastern Region, inaugurated a Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir at The English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad, on Saturday. As part of the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2024 Campaign, Dr. Majumdar distributed safety kits to sanitation workers and awarded certificates to NSS Volunteers in recognition of their efforts in the campaign. The event was attended by Vice Chancellor (In-charge) Prof. Haribandi Lak...