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uniform policy mechanism while taking full rounded
for an inherently accountability of shaping well informed, value
diverse nation driven and responsible citizens who “not only
is of course follow but also contribute” to the progress.
impractical. The This entire scenario as a cohesive sum is
solution to this enough of a reason to embrace NEP 2020
dichotomy is a with a worthy intent and willingness.
broad framework For a country like India any reform is the
which takes care need of the hour; we have to begin from
of the basics and somewhere, “To win the race, we must first
most important start”. The trust between the school and
needs along parents is the bottom line. The distorted
with the freedom perception about private schools that has
for need based been built by some pseudo activists due to
needed a strong framework. The 5+3+3+4 customisation. their evidently hideous agenda needs to be
formula is a welcome step in the direction The New Education Policy gives us the analysed inside out. Private Schools which
of ‘catching them young’ in fact, in the most roadmap for it to a large extent. However, have on their rolls 50 percent of the country’s
impressionable and influenceable age. more than the framework and policy it is the total student population need to be glanced
Structuring primary education and keeping intent of implementation that makes the deal with acclaim; undermining their role will be
the first formal assessments at entry to grade of difference. A strong belief in the objective under-cultivating the youth’s potential.
and a firm faith in its underlying philosophy
3 would be a potent catalyst to turn the focus is a ‘must have’. Every initiative should be Instead of treating schools as soft targets
on skill building in the formative years rather and exploiting any chance incidents to
than assessments. Through identification of seen as a progressive pathway. Thus, the devastating lengths such as meting out
latent aptitude and introduction of vocational onus lies on all the stakeholders who would painful orders to please the masses the very
training in the middle school, education will be shouldering the responsibility, here on. purpose of education should be given due
surely ingrain the much-needed life skills and A question for the mere sake of questioning regard. The educational institutions should be
dignity of labour. The renewed emphasis on or a question for the sake of getting though spared from so much litigation and control and
local languages and mother tongue with the tethering makes the matters different. compliances. In the squabble of media hype
the option of choosing English medium is Hence, the need of the hour is to shift the and the adversely affected parental attitude,
an equitable approach which can iron out focus from inferences to implementation so the biggest loser turns out to be the child.
the existing ebb of marginalised Indian as to translate the euphoria and excitement Exposed to conflicting opinions, the child loses
languages while staying synced with the in the team who would be the active agents respect for school and teachers; and when
global lingua franca. in making the learners future ready – reverence is lost no learning can happen.
Introduction of the semester system with undoubtedly the teachers along with parents When the time that should be invested in
a varied choice of subject combinations and admirative heads. educating the child goes in trouble shooting or
and emphasis on skill building will positively For an effective fructification of this long- indulgence in useless unproductive work, the
impact learning outcome and knowledge awaited and much-hailed Education Policy, progress of the child viz the country’s future
application. By and large, the recent reforms in we all ought to understand the cruciality is hampered. Solution is the coordinated
our Higher Education system are a welcome. of our role as educators- a small error and efforts from policy makers and enforcement
The eligibility for grant of Basic, Diploma and the damage caused would affect an entire agencies whose purpose is to help rather than
Graduate degrees based on completion of generation. shirk away from their responsibilities. India
one, two or three years of an undergraduate According to the authenticated reflections needs intent and collaborative efforts from all
course are all in all commendable. Infact, and revelations of the PISA report and the stakeholders for aiding the new policy’s
it is an implicit recognition of the socio- ASER 2020 the most surfacing concern ruling to reach out the zenith. The spirit in
economic situation that often compels the of contemporary industry is that a major which it is implemented will answer all the
discontinuation of education by seeking to chunk of workforce is either unemployable questions and phenomnialize the outcome.
create an environment where everyone can or unemployed which further leads to a rise The onus of successful implementation lies
get back to formal learning as per their pace, in crime rate, erosion of values and lack of on the real stakeholders, the executioners
priorities and comfort level. The creation basic life skills and soft skills in the youth. more than the policy designers. So, with a
of a system for transfer of credits between In addition to this, barricading the country’s 360 degree turn, the ground seems to have
courses, colleges and universities is a step brain drain has been a torrential struggle in been tilled to make India relive her glory and
in much- yearned for direction. the past few decades. The answer to this is bring the renaissance of Takshila and Nalanda
Ours is a multicoloured country- culturally, a robust education system that focuses on by turning into a 21st century Global Study
lingually and geographically. Having a skills and promises an effective placement Destination.