NEP 2020 Anniversary: New Education Initiatives Launched
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a conclave of state education ministers on the 6th anniversary of NEP 2020 to accelerate key flagship programs like Samagra Shiksha 3.0, NIPUN Bharat 2.0, and PM POSHAN.
Background
NEP 2020 was launched to overhaul India's education system, focusing on holistic, flexible, and multidisciplinary learning. The sixth anniversary is being used to review progress and launch new phases of existing schemes.
Key facts
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan convened a two-day national conclave of state education ministers.
The conclave marks the sixth anniversary of NEP 2020.
The meet aims to accelerate Samagra Shiksha 3.0 and NIPUN Bharat 2.0.
PM POSHAN (formerly Mid-Day Meal) is also part of the new initiatives.
The conclave will strategize the next phase of NEP implementation.
Prelims pointers
- NEP 2020: National Education Policy 2020
- Samagra Shiksha 3.0: Integrated school education scheme
- NIPUN Bharat 2.0: National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy
- PM POSHAN: Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (mid-day meal scheme)
- Dharmendra Pradhan: Union Education Minister
Mains angles
- GS2: Government policies and interventions for education sector
- GS2: Role of centre-state coordination in implementing NEP 2020
- GS2: Issues related to school education and nutritional support