Significant progress in NEP implementation: Pradhan

The move will promote the country’s regional languages and ensure that aspiring youth can pursue technical education without worrying about language barriers, the Education Minister said. 

Significant progress is being made in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and in tune with one of its major recommendations, 14 engineering colleges across eight states shall impart technical education in five regional languages, Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan said. The minister said the move would promote the country’s regional languages and ensure that its aspiring youth could pursue technical education without worrying about language barriers. 

14 colleges that received AICTE approval to teach in regional languages

NIT Tiruchirappalli gets Centre of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing 

Virtually inaugurating the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing, created at a cost of Rs 7 crore at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli, in the presence of the director Mini Shaji Thomas, the Union Minister said, “The NEP has multitude of futuristic recommendations which will empower our students with flexibility and the power of choice. I assure you that you shall witness the tremendous transformation of our education system as we fully roll out the policy.” 

“As knowledge becomes the driving force of the modern economy, it becomes imperative that we transfer our education ecosystem in tune with the 21st century. It is in this spirit that we now have the NEP 2020 with us. It promotes accessible, affordable, equitable and quality education to all,” Pradhan said. This vision document provides the nation with a road map for the future, he said.  

“Our priorities for innovation must be to accustom education to our socio-economic realities. I am sure that institutions such as NIT Tiruchirappalli will play a crucial role in innovation and contribute to nation-building to the best of its potential,” Pradhan said. The Union Minister who inaugurated the OPAL – ladies hostel on the occasion, called for proactive measures to encourage women to opt for technical education and excel in this field even more. This is necessary not only to facilitate more choices for women but also for the nation’s empowerment, he said. 

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