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K'taka NEP Task Force Chairman: 'Pythagoras Theorem Not Scientifically Proved, Should Be Disputed'
Karnataka task group stated in its National Education Policy (NEP) position paper presented to NCERT that students with "scientific temper" should examine Pythagorean theorem and other scientific theories like Newton's gravity. "Pythagoras theorem is not a scientifically established theory," said Madan Gopal, Karnataka NEP task committee Chairman. Nothing should be accepted blindly, according to Gopal, and there should be discussion as many… read-more
Tags: Pythagoras Theorem, New Education Policy, Karnataka, NCERT
Courtesy: India today
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Karnataka's Education Policy Top Priority For Government: CM Bommai
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai claimed he was devoted to the development of Northern Karnataka on June 11, while speaking at a campaign gathering for the Legislative Council election at KLE Society in Belagavi. He stated Karnataka's education policy is the government's main concern. He also noted collaborations with international universities, establishing a Center of Excellence at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, and… read-more
Tags: Karnataka, CM Basavaraj Bommai, New Education Policy
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K'taka Govt To Launch New R&D Policy, Implemented By National Education Institution
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced on June 6 that Karnataka administration is developing a new research and development strategy, which will be announced in a month. "The proposed policy would identify and give a boost for research and innovations happening at Garage level to major institutions," said Bommai. The New Education Policy is being implemented by National Education Institution. The NEP promotes experimentation while also… read-more
Tags: Karnataka, Chief Minister, Basavaraj Bommai, New Education Policy, National Education Institution
Courtesy: ANI
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Union Education Ministry To Launch Vedic Education Across India
Union Education Ministry will establish a Veda-based education board that will function similarly to other educational boards. The process of forming a separate education board has begun. A specific Vedic Education Board will be established under the National Education Policy (NEP) to sustain the relevance of Vedic recitation in modern culture. The government wants India's rich mathematical heritage, maintained by mathematicians, to lead the… read-more
Tags: Education (1522, New Education Policy, National Education Policy, Vedic Education, India, union Education Ministry
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Taliban New Education Policy; Women Allowed Only If Fully Covered
Taliban ordered classes in Kabul University to resume, with a curtain of separation between men & women, based on pictures from local media on Sept 6. New Education policy suggests that students can study but, women (only allowed after being fully covered) are instructed to leave class five minutes before men to avoid mingling outside. "I felt terrible… read-more
Tags: Afghanistan, Taliban, Kabul, New Education Policy
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Karnataka Becomes First State To Introduce New Education Policy
Following the announcement of the National Education Policy 2020, Karnataka becomes the first state in India to issue an order to implement the NEP 2020 on August 7, claims the state's Higher Education Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan. The policy will come into effect from the current academic year 2021-22. Meanwhile, the Karnataka government has decided to reopen educational institutions in a phased manner amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tags: New Education Policy, Karnataka, National Education Policy, Education Minister
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NCERT Preps For New Framework To Usher Early Childhood Learning
The NCERT has started to formulate the National Curriculum and Pedagogical Framework for Early Childhood care and education (NCPFECCE). Informing about the development, NCERT Director Sridhar Srivastava said that the framework is aimed at "the holistic development of the child". He added that the curriculum will be based on well-researched early childhood learning practices. Moreover, it will zoom in on play-way methods of learning including… read-more
Tags: early education, NCERT, skill development, New Education Policy
Courtesy: The Times of India
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New Opportunities To Be Opened Up For Talented Youth: PM Modi
The new National Educational Policy aims at providing opportunities to youth in several sectors including space, atomic energy, and agriculture stated Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing a webinar, the PM urged academicians to create the best content possible in every local language. Besides, he pointed out the importance of research and innovation for a country's growth. He added, "The Union Budget has broadened our efforts to link… read-more
Tags: New Education Policy, PM Modi, Youth, Space, job opportunities
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Karnataka Proposes Dedicated Education Commission To Implement NEP 2020
The Karnataka government has nodded to the creation of Karnataka Education Commission (KEC) for implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the next 10 years. The recommendation for establishing the commission was given by a task force led by former chief secretary SV Ranganath. With this development, Karnataka became the first state to chalk out a roadmap for NEP. The commission will be headed by the CM.
Tags: Education, Karnataka, New Education Policy, Karnataka News
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Maharashtra Sets Up Panel To Execute Compulsory Marathi Education Plan
Maharashtra government has formed an eight-member committee to implement the 'mandatory Marathi education' for class 1 to 10. Earlier in June 2020, the government has passed an act to make Marathi a compulsory language across all mediums and boards. Reportedly, the rules will be implemented in a phased manner: introducing Marathi in two classes each year. However, for non-Marathi medium students, three language rule of the Centre will be… read-more
Tags: Maharashtra Government, New Education Policy, NEP, Marathi, Three language formula
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