New Education Policy is a comprehensive framework from primary to higher classes as well as vocational training in both rural and urban India. This is an all inclusive policy that aims to guide the development of education in the country. It envisions an education system that contributes to an equitable and vibrant knowledge society.
The main features are:
- New pedagogical and curricular structure of school education. (5+3+3+4)
- Target to dismantle UGC and AICTE.
- Introduction of a four year multidisciplinary undergraduate program with multiple exit options.
- Easier Board Exams and reduction in the syllabus to retain core essentials and thrust on experimental learning and critical thinking.
- Also targeting to phase out all institutions offering single stream and that all colleges and universities to become multidisciplinary by 2040.
The new structure:
- Foundational Stage (5) multilevel, play/ activity based learning.
- Preparatory Stage (3) play, discovery, activity based learning.
- Middle Stage (3) experimental learning in sciences, mathematics, arts, social sciences and humanities.
- Secondary Stage (4) multidisciplinary study, critical thinking, flexibility and student choice of subjects.
We welcome the New Education Policy, as it would bring a positive change to the present education system.