The state’s education department has shown resistance towards adhering to all aspects of the national education policy, a stance that had previously received endorsement from the Education Minister. After much speculation, the department has released a revised education policy based on its recommendations. A cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Minister detailed the new policy’s implications, spanning from primary to higher education.
Notable changes include the incorporation of MCQ questions in the higher secondary curriculum and the introduction of a semester system starting from the eighth standard. This policy harmonizes with the central government’s education department’s views. Although the National Education Policy Review Committee supported similar recommendations, the new system’s rollout will occur gradually over three years.
The policy mandates a review of syllabi across all levels, encompassing International and All India Boards. To facilitate collaboration, the government encourages a “hub and spoke” model within schools and institutes.
Teacher promotions will be performance-based, and relationships between educational institutions will be strengthened. The state education department opposes the inclusion of a 4-year B.Ed course, preferring a maximum duration of 2 years. The complete notification of the new education policy can be accessed on the department’s website.
Highlights:
State Education Department’s Reluctance to Fully Implement National Education Policy
Education Minister’s Earlier Support for Department’s Position
Revised Education Policy Released on State Department’s Recommendation
Cabinet Meeting Led by Chief Minister Addresses New Education Policy
Changes Specified for Primary to Higher Education Levels
MCQ Questions Introduced in Higher Secondary Curriculum
Semester System to Begin from Eighth Standard
Central Government’s Education Department Supports State’s Policy
Phased Implementation of New Policy Over Three Years Planned
Syllabus Review for All Levels, Including International and All India Boards
“Hub and Spoke” Approach and Inter-School Collaborations Encouraged
Performance-Based Teacher Promotion and Establishment of School Networks
State Education Department Opposes 4-Year B.Ed Course
Notification of New Policy Published on Department’s Website
