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Cabinet approves National Education Policy 2020, brings in major reforms

According to the new policy, Board exams will be kept in low stakes and test actual knowledge of the student instead of rote learning

New Education Policy 2020 a much awaited reform, will transform lives: PM

In a series of tweets, he said the New Education Policy is based on the pillars of "access, equity, quality, affordability and accountability"

New education policy 'unilateral' drive to destroy Indian education: CPI(M)

The party alleged that Parliament has been completely bypassed in the process of forming the policy

New education policy caters to the needs of a 'New India': J P Nadda

The new National Education Policy, approved by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday, brings the much-awaited reforms and regulatory framework which cater to the needs of a "New India" and unleash the youth's energy for a "self-reliant, better India", BJP president J P Nadda said. In a series of tweets, Nadda said it was a "momentous day" for the country as the Narendra Modi-led Cabinet approved the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. "Formulated after wide consultations, NEP2020 ensures early child care and education, equity to all learners and a robust teacher recruitment apart from fostering quality research," Nadda said. A single regulator for higher education institutions, multiple entry and exit options in degree courses, discontinuation of M.Phil programmes, low stakes board exams, common entrance exams for universities are among the highlights of the NEP 2020. "The National Education Policy 2020 brings much awaited reforms & regulatory framework which caters the need of a 21st .

The NEP can wait

Reforms in the education sector must begin with some key steps

New education policy can address crisis in technical education: AICTE chief

The chairman of the All India Council of Technical Education was addressing a national conference on 'Crisis in Technical Education in Bhubaneshwar

The ABC of change

As new partners start working in conjunction with the state school system, a slow but distinct transformation is occurring in India's education delivery

Can India's education budget fund increased spending in new policy?

Good public education is a fundamental right in India, and there is a strong correlation between public investment in education, child development and empowerment

Budget 2019: A new chapter for education, says PwC India's Sanjay Tolia

National Education Policy and establishment of the National Research Foundation are steps in the right direction

No move to make schools, teachers accountable, says Geeta Kingdon

A large proportion of India's population is engaged in agriculture, where parents need the help of their children well before they turn 18, says Geeta Kingdon

Hindi mandatory till class 8? Minister denies any education policy tweak

The New Education Policy committee suggested an 'India-centric' approach towards education

New education policy draft by December end: Prakash Javadekar

The policy will serve the country for the next 20 years, will be more modern & research-oriented, says Javadekar

New education policy not to infringe states' rights: Prakash Javadekar

He, however, preferred not to reply to a specific query on saffronisation of education

New education policy will be announced before May 26: Smriti Irani

Under the new education policy, govt will provide quality education online through a portal and mobile app in ten Indian languages