Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday, while addressing a national webinar on creating awareness on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, said that it is a historical and visionary start in the country’s education sector. “It is the first policy in the history of the country, in which 2.5 lakhs gram panchayats, 6,600 blocks and 676 districts played role in its formation. In a true sense, it is a national policy. It is a historic and visionary start in the education sector in the country,” said the Union Minister.
“The mother tongue and local language have been given importance in the new education policy. Our mother tongue is not only a way of expression but also an easy medium to learn,” he added.
He also said that the power of youth is essential yo our country in achieving great heights.
“We are one of the youngest countries in the world. Our youth is the power through which we can achieve the biggest of targets. Identifying this power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid emphasis on youth in all fields,” says Singh.
The National Education Policy 2020, approved by Union Cabinet on July 29 intends to bring major reforms in higher education.
