NEP discussed
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, March 11 2021: Officials of Government Departments should interact with the public regularly and hear their grievances so as to make them feel that the Government is for the people.

This would also instil a sense of belongingness among the public, said Chief Minister N Biren Singh.

He made the statement as chief guest at the inaugural function of a "One Day Panel Discussion on National Education Policy, 2020" at City Convention Centre, Imphal today.

The panel discussion was organised by the Department of Education, Government of Manipur.

During the discussion, N Biren Singh stated that education is the backbone of a society and no progress and development could be achieved without it (education).

He said the New Education Policy (NEP) aims to incorporate the teaching of vocational skills within the school curriculum to augment innovation, adaptability, and productivity that would help in solving the problem of unemployment to a larger extent.

Appreciating Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his far sighted vision, he said the NEP had been revised taking in view the importance of quality education for making the country a global power.

He added that the NEP, 2020 is an India centric education policy.

He urged all the teachers to render their teaching services wholeheartedly.

Deputy Chief Minister Y Joykumar Singh said that human resource is the most important resource of a country and it is through proper education that youths can be shaped to become better human resources.

He opined that education also enables one to think rationally, which is necessary for solving vast issues.

Education Minister Sorokhaibam Rajen Singh, while delivering his presidential address, said that National Education Policy 2020 was introduced under the supervision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to empower students/youths and make India a better country.

The policy, he said, will be fully implemented by 2035 .

Stating that teachers have a very big role in shaping a society, he appealed to all those in the profession to take their responsibilities seriously and work with commitment.

The panel discussion was held with two technical sessions on School Education and Higher Education.

Deputy Chairman, State Planning Board L Rameshwor, MLA Paonam Brojen, Commissioner (Higher & Technical Education) M Harekrishna, Commissioner (Education-S) T Ranjit, officials of Education Department and representatives of student unions attended the event.

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