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September 11, 2026 12:53 AM

Every school, a model school: PM SHRI’s push for future-ready education

India’s school education system is undergoing a gradual shift from an infrastructure-focused approach towards one centred on quality, inclusion, experiential learning and future-ready skills. At the heart of this transformation is the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) Scheme, which seeks to turn more than 14,500 existing schools into exemplar institutions aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Launched on September 7, 2022, PM SHRI is being implemented as a Cen...

August 31, 2026 1:41 PM

India’s higher education sector records significant expansion over a decade, female enrolment outpaces overall growth

India’s higher education sector has undergone significant expansion over the past decade, marked by a sharp increase in the number of universities and colleges, rising student enrolment, greater participation of women and students from disadvantaged social groups, and improvements in teaching and infrastructure. Data from the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), conducted annually by the Ministry of Education, shows that the country’s higher education ecosystem has grown substantia...

August 20, 2026 3:51 PM

Transforming school education for a stronger foundation of Viksit Bharat

India’s school education system is undergoing a significant transformation driven by a sustained focus on access, quality, equity, inclusion and technology. The latest UDISE+ 2025-26 report provides compelling evidence of this progress, reflecting the Narendra Modi government’s commitment to building an education system that prepares young Indians for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century. The scale of India’s school education system itself is remarkable. The country now ha...

August 17, 2026 7:37 PM

NEP 2020 guiding pillar for educational progress from KG to PhD: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday said the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a guiding pillar for educational progress from kindergarten to PhD and underlined the importance of innovation, skill development and responsible use of social media among young people. Addressing the Ruby and Silver Jubilee Valedictory Celebrations of SASTRA Deemed University in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, V-P Radhakrishnan congratulated the institution on completing important milestones in its academic j...

August 17, 2026 5:42 PM

Beyond the numbers: How India’s school education system is changing, according to UDISE+ 2025–26

India’s school education system is showing broad-based signs of progress, with improvements in enrolment, teacher availability, student retention, transition rates, gender participation and school infrastructure, according to the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025–26 report released by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L). The report provides a comprehensive picture of the country’s school education landscape, covering 14.67 lakh s...

August 10, 2026 9:59 PM

Government steps up efforts to promote Indian classical dance among school students

The government is promoting Indian classical dance among school students through training programmes, scholarships and cultural initiatives in line with the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Monday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Shekhawat said the government is encouraging the inclusion of Indian classical and folk dance traditions in school education as part of NEP 2020's emphasis on art-integrated, experiential an...

July 24, 2026 9:45 AM

NEP 2020 laying foundation for inclusive, skill-centric and future-ready education: Sukanta Majumdar

Union Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region Dr. Sukanta Majumdar on Thursday said the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is laying the foundation for an inclusive, skill-centric and future-ready education system, while stressing the need for stronger implementation of centrally sponsored schemes to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Addressing the concluding session of the two-day Conclave of State and Union Territory Education Ministers at the ICAR–...

July 23, 2026 10:09 AM

Centre, states equal partners in building future-ready education system for Viksit Bharat: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said the Centre and the States are equal partners in strengthening India's school education system, stressing that their collective efforts will be critical to achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day Conclave of State and Union Territory Education Ministers in New Delhi, Pradhan said the success of India's education reforms would ultimately be measured by improved learning outcomes and t...

July 14, 2026 1:41 PM

West Bengal to implement NEP, PM-SHRI scheme: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said that the state has joined the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the PM Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) scheme, paving the way for the release of central funds during the current financial year. Following a meeting with Union and state officials in Kolkata, the Chief Minister outlined a series of education reforms, including improved school infrastructure, gas-based cooking for mid-day meals, phased installation of solar panels...

July 11, 2026 6:38 PM

NEP 2020 has democratized opportunities, empowering youth from towns like J&K’s Doda: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Saturday said the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has democratized aptitude-based learning, enabling students from Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns such as Doda to compete on an equal footing with their counterparts in metropolitan cities. Addressing a two-day hybrid conference organised by Government Degree College, Doda, on the theme "Implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 in Jammu & ...