Dept of School Education Convenes National Advisory Council

Department of School Education & Literacy Convenes National Advisory Council Meeting

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan reaffirms commitment to strengthening the implementation of the RTE Act in Line with National Education Policy 2020

Dept of School Education Convenes National Advisory Council 

Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan chaired the National Advisory Council meeting, focusing on strengthening the implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, which primarily emphasises access to school education. 

The National Education Policy 2020 highlights the revision and revamping of the education structure, including its regulation and governance, to create a new system aligned with the aspirational goals of 21st-century education by providing holistic, inclusive and multidisciplinary growth in the school curriculum.

Keynote Address

In his keynote address, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan emphasised the Government of India’s dedication to guaranteeing universal access to quality education. He reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening school education in the country guided by the Implementation of the RTE Act,2009 and the holistic and transformative provisions of  National Education Policy 2020. 

He focused on developing a thorough plan to integrate innovative teaching methods and significantly enhance learning outcomes to strengthen the educational framework in the forthcoming years. He stressed providing a special focus on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) that ensures children's cognitive development according to the NEP 2020. 

Additionally, the Minister highlighted the need to formulate a comprehensive strategy for effective pedagogy and teaching methodology, with a strong emphasis on ensuring quality education, accessibility, affordability, equity and inclusivity in the implementation of educational interventions.

The Transformative Journey of Education

Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary (DoSEL), addressed the transformative journey of the education policies and the commitment to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat through the National Education Policy, 2020. He urged the council members to examine the advancements in the education sector and provide their insightful feedback to the participants.

Shri Vipin Kumar, Additional Secretary (DoSEL), highlighted the current state of the government's initiatives under the RTE Act of 2009, particularly the provision of free textbooks, uniforms, the Mid-Day Meal Scheme and many other interventions related to it.

Aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, these initiatives form the core of the Samagra Shiksha scheme, which is dedicated to enhancing the quality of education and promoting equity and inclusivity. 

The Holistic Development

By integrating these components, Samagra Shiksha promotes holistic development and improves learning outcomes, ensuring that every child has the necessary interventions for a seamless transition from elementary to secondary education. 

It was also mentioned during the discussion that while RTE Act 2009 talks about elementary education up to class 1 to class 8 NEP-2020 takes care of the holistic developmental needs of 15 years of school education.

The National Advisory Committee members shared their valuable insights to create a more cohesive and equitable education system. The committee members highlighted the need to strengthen the school ecosystem, teacher education and socio-economically disadvantaged groups, as underscored in the NEP 2020. 

The Distinguished Dignitaries

The meeting was attended by distinguished dignitaries and senior officials from the Department of School Education and Literacy and autonomous bodies of the Department.

Additionally, the Director, of NCERT mentioned that 79 Primers have been developed in scheduled languages of the respective States/ UTs. These Primers are in accordance with NEP 2020, which fosters education in a child’s native language to facilitate their overall development. 

This meeting marks a crucial step towards further strengthening the education system in India, ensuring that every child receives their right to free and compulsory education and reinforcing the principles of equity and inclusivity in education.

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