4th Anniversary of NEP 2020 Celebrated at Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam 2024

The Ministry of Education celebrated the 4th anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 at the Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam (ABSS) 2024, held at the Manekshaw Centre Auditorium in New Delhi. The event, attended by key ministers, officials, academicians, and students, featured the release of books and lecture notes by the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) Division. The celebration also included the launch of several significant initiatives and a series of thematic sessions on various NEP 2020-related topics.

Key Attendees

• Ministers Present: Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar
• Officials Present: Shri K. Sanjay Murthy, Shri Sanjay Kumar, academicians, Vice Chancellors, officials, and students

IKS Division Releases

Lecture Notes Compilation

From Faculty Training Program for Master Trainers in IKS, covering topics like Tantrayukti, Chemistry, Agriculture, Ayurveda, and more.

Books Released

• • “Kautilya’s Arthashastra: Timeless Strategies for Modern Governance” by Vinayak Rajat Bhat and Tejusvi Shukla
  • “Marma Kannadi: Decoding the Human Body the Siddha Way” by Gurukkal Dr. S. Mahesh
  • “Shodha Vijaya,” a collection of research articles on southern dynasties, focusing on the Vijayanagara Karnata Kingdom, edited by Dr. Manorama B. N.

Report Release

State of the Indian Knowledge Systems and Heritage (IKS & H) Industry by Prof. Mohan Raghavan

Major NEP 2020 Initiatives Launched

• Dedicated TV Channels for learning Indian languages
• Primers for early graders in 25 Indian languages
• 10 Bagless Days Guidelines for stress-free learning
• Career Guidance Guidelines with a library of over 500 job cards
• National Mission for Mentoring (NMM) and National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST) in Braille and Audio Books
• School Innovation Marathon by AICTE, NITI Aayog, and AIM
• Book on Graduation Attributes and Professional Competencies

Event Highlights

Ministerial Speeches: Emphasis on the transformative impact of NEP 2020, the importance of teachers, and the need for collective implementation.

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan’s Message: Highlighted NEP 2020’s role in socio-economic development and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support.

Shri Jayant Chaudhary’s Address: Stressed the significance of teachers and the collaborative effort needed for NEP 2020’s success.

Dr. Sukanta Majumdar’s Remarks: Praised NEP 2020’s integration of traditional knowledge with modern advancements.

Thematic Sessions at ABSS 2024

• Sustainability in Education Curriculum
• PM SHRI (School Education & Skilling)
• Role of HEIs in promoting STEM & enhancing GER through Vidyashakti
• Equivalence of Curriculum and Assessment across all School Boards
• Role of Ranking and Accreditation in Enhancing Quality
• NCF-FS and NCF-SE Salient Features and Implementation Roadmap

Attendees

State Education Secretaries, State Project Directors of Samagra Shiksha, SCERT Directors, and other key education officials and stakeholders