Uttarakhand: Governor approves Minority Education Bill, Madrasas to affiliate with State Board

October 7, 2025 11:16 AM

Uttarakhand: Governor approves Minority Education Bill, Madrasas to affiliate with State Board

Uttarakhand Governor Lt General Gurmit Singh (Retd) on Monday approved the Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill, 2025. According to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office (CMO), once implemented, the move will abolish the Madrasa Board, and all madrasas operating in the state will be required to obtain recognition from the Uttarakhand Minority Education Authority and seek affiliation with the Uttarakhand Board of School Education. With this Bill, Uttarakhand will become the first state in Indi...

Teachers are nation builders, girls’ education key to women-led development: President Murmu

September 5, 2025 10:01 PM

Teachers are nation builders, girls’ education key to women-led development: President Murmu

Stressing the central role of teachers in shaping India’s future, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that while smart classrooms and modern facilities have their place, the most crucial factor in education remains “smart teachers.” Speaking on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, the President said, “Smart teachers are those who understand the developmental needs of their students. With affection and sensitivity, they make learning both interesting and effective.” Such teachers, she ...

PM Modi shares article on NEP 2020, calls it key to India’s self-reliance and development

September 5, 2025 3:23 PM

PM Modi shares article on NEP 2020, calls it key to India’s self-reliance and development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the role of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in shaping India’s journey towards self-reliance and development, as he shared an article authored by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said that Pradhan had effectively underlined the significance of the NEP 2020, describing it as central to India’s future growth. “Union Minister Shri @dpradhanbjp highlights the significance of the NEP 202...

Government signs MoU to boost inclusive education for PwDs

June 19, 2025 11:29 AM

Government signs MoU to boost inclusive education for PwDs

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday signed a tripartite agreement with the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to enhance inclusive education for Persons with Disabilities (PwD). The event, held in New Delhi, was presided over by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar and Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan. The collaboration aims to establ...

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

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...

Education system is being Indianised: Maha CM Fadnavis says Sonia Gandhi should support NEP

March 31, 2025 2:11 PM

Education system is being Indianised: Maha CM Fadnavis says Sonia Gandhi should support NEP

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday lauded the New Education Policy (NEP), saying that it represents the "Indianisation" of India's education system.   His statement comes in response to criticism from Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi, who accused the Centre of pushing its "three core agendas—centralisation, commercialisation, and communalisation" through the NEP in an opinion piece published in The Hindu.   Reacting to this, CM Fadnavis said...

Dharmendra Pradhan defends NEP, questions Tamil Nadu’s opposition to language policy

March 10, 2025 4:39 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan defends NEP, questions Tamil Nadu’s opposition to language policy

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday questioned the Tamil Nadu government's staunch opposition to the National Education Policy (NEP), defending the Centre's position on the policy and the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme. Speaking outside Parliament, Pradhan said, "The Government of India recently held discussions with the Tamil Nadu government, and a compromise was found. If Tamil Nadu agrees, we have no objection to providing them PM SHRI allocations. In Tamil Na...

NEP not imposing Hindi in Tamil Nadu: Dharmendra Pradhan after Stalin’s letter to PM Modi

February 21, 2025 2:18 PM

NEP not imposing Hindi in Tamil Nadu: Dharmendra Pradhan after Stalin’s letter to PM Modi

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday strongly criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of raising "imaginary concerns" driven by political motivations. Addressing a press conference, Pradhan emphasized that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is not imposing any language on a state. "One point I want to re-emphasize is that the NEP is not recommending imposition of any language on the respective students of a state. That ...