PM Narendra Modi on NEP HIGHLIGHTS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gives Indian Sign Language (ISL) the status of a language subject. Now, students will be able to study ISL like any other language in schools. This will ensure inclusivity especially for different-abled students, said PM. Another inclusive programme launched today was ‘AI for All’ under which any of any age will be trained in artificial intelligence, the course is offered online in regional languages.
Calling the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 a key contributor towards nation-building, PM Modi said, the new-age initiatives like NEP assure the youth that the nation is ready to support their dreams. The new education system is ready to offer them the opportunities and students can give direction to their dreams on their own, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The PM launched an array of initiatives including Nishtha 2.0 - a teacher training programme, Indian Sign Language (ISL) as a course in school education. PM also launched an Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) which will allow students to enter or exit a course whenever they wish and rejoin education from where they have left. Modi also launched degree programmes in regional languages. As reported by news18.com first, as many as 14 technical colleges will soon offer degree programmes in regional languages. Allowing education in the mother tongue was one of the most debated policies suggested under the NEP.
PM Narendra Modi on HIGHLIGHTS: Other initiatives to be launched today include, offering sing language as a course in schools. Some other initiatives include Vidya Pravesh, a three-month play-based school preparation module for class 1 students, Indian Sign Language as a subject at the secondary level, NISHTHA 2.0, an integrated programme of teacher training designed by NCERT among others
The National Education Policy was introduced in 2020. It replaces a 34-year-old policy and envisions a complete overhaul of the Indian education system.
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