Jamshedpur: Urgent need to implement New Education Policy: NCERT’S Dr. Barbhuiya

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Jamshedpur, Nov 23: Dr. Rejaul Karim Barbhuiya of NCERT emphasized the critical need to implement the National Education Policy in the country. He stated that while the idea of a mix of subjects was good, it was also essential to assess the preparedness of both children and institutions for this approach. Dr. Barbhuiya was speaking at a seminar on the National Education Policy-2020 organized by the Swarnrekha Kshetra Vikas Trust at the Children’s Fair in Sidhgora.

He stressed, “Discerning truth from falsehood is a significant challenge today. The National Education Policy (NEP) is giving substantial importance to new technologies. I suggest the implementation of a one-year bridge course to ensure the success of both children and institutions in line with the policy’s objectives. There is a need for continuous efforts and mental preparedness of the entire society, children, institutions, and teachers to effectively implement the policy.”

Dr. Sandhya Sinha discussed the historical background of the National Education Policy-2020, tracing back to the Gurukul system as the initial education system in India. She highlighted subsequent developments such as the introduction of English education by the British and the resistance by Indians to preserve their pride and culture.
“Dr. Radhakrishnan chaired the UGC in 1948, leading to the formation of the Secondary Education Board in 1952, aiming to make children visionaries. The Kothari Commission in 1964 discussed the three-language formula, and in that era, 6% of the total national income was allocated for education. The National Education Policy was introduced in 1986, followed by the Operation Blackboard. The focus on strengthening primary education was intensified in 1994, leading to the Right to Education Act in 2009. The National Education Policy-2020 was initiated on July 29, 2020, with a new 5+3+4 system, aiming for future progress,” Dr Sandhya Sinha stated.
Dr. Manoj Kumar explained the objectives of the National Education Policy-2020, focusing on making education qualitative, developing creative abilities, and creating knowledge superpowers. He explained, “The policy rectifies the flaws of the old system, emphasizing overall development.” Dr. Sanjay Gupteyan highlighted the flexibility in the new policy.
Chairing the program, Saryu Roy, Jamshedpur East MLA, expressed, “The implementation of this policy will transform the entire country within ten to fifteen years. In the past, farmers were at the top, followed by traders, and job holders were counted last. Now, this order has completely reversed.” Roy emphasized the necessity of continuous discussions in India regarding its progress and suggested that implementing the NEP was crucial to overcoming formidable challenges.