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Education policy

Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) Programme

Recently, the President of India graced a special programme organised under the Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) initiative, highlighting the government’s focus on preparing India’s youth for an artificial intelligence–driven future. About the SOAR Programme The Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) Programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The programme aims to integrate artificial intelligence education into India’s school education and training ecosystem, ensuring that both students and teachers are equipped with essential AI-related skills. The broader vision of SOAR is to position India as a global leader in artificial intelligence by preparing its…

02 February, 2026 Education policy

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Ekam AI and SAMBHAV

Recently, the Indian Army showcased a range of indigenous technologies, including Ekam AI and the SAMBHAV project, during the Vijay Diwas celebrations. These initiatives highlight India’s growing focus on self-reliance, secure digital systems, and defence innovation. About Ekam AI Ekam AI is a fully indigenous and secure artificial intelligence platform developed specifically for use in sensitive and strategic environments. It is designed to function without reliance on foreign software or external cloud infrastructure. Key Features of Ekam AI It enables users to analyse information, manage documents, and support decision-making efficiently. It operates without dependence on foreign software or external cloud…

20 January, 2026 Education policy

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Gender Equality in Education

In Lok Sabha, the Minister of Education has highlighted several key initiatives taken by the government in promoting the gender quality in education. Samagra Shiksha – To bridge gender and social category gaps at all levels of school education. Opening schools for easier access to girls and separate toilets for girls. Appointing additional teachers including women teachers. Teacher’s sensitization programmes like gender-sensitive teaching-learning materials. NISHTHA – To cover relevance of gender dimensions in teaching and learning process. Help teachers to use and adopt learning activities that foster gender sensitive classroom environment. Orient teachers on counseling, provisions of POCSO Act, Juvenile Justice Act, School Safety guidelines, helpline and emergency…

04 December, 2023 Education policy

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National Education Policy (NEP) 2020- Structural reforms

Need to restructure the governing bodies for universities and autonomous colleges Appointments of vice-chancellors: The system of appointments of vice-chancellors and syndicates, or governing councils, the key authorities for any university, needs to be revised. The appointments are often mired in controversies, with frequent reports in the past of aspirants for the post of vice-chancellors and membership of syndicates indulging in unethical practices to gain favour. NEP talks of creating new structures, such as a Board of Management, to replace the syndicate system. Board of Management: The vice-chancellor as chairman, the Board should consist of former vice-chancellors drawn from other…

02 January, 2022 Education policy

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Cabinet Approves National Education Policy 2020

Cabinet Approves National Education Policy 2020 GS-PAPER-2 Education policy (PT-MAINS) “In June 2017 a ‘Committee for the Draft National Education Policy’ was constituted under the Chairmanship of eminent scientist Padma Vibhushan, Dr. K. Kasturirangan, which submitted the Draft National Education Policy, 2019 to the Hon’ble Human Resource Development Minister on 31st May, 2019” Summary New Policy aims for Universalization of Education from pre-school to secondary level with 100 % GER in school education by 2030 NEP 2020 will bring 2 crore out of school children back into the main stream New 5+3+3+4 school curriculum with 12 years of schooling and 3 years of…

30 July, 2020 Education policy