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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the teaching-learning process in the country will have to be constantly redefined and redesigned to make our education sector world class.
The Prime Minister also launched several initiatives in the education sector, which he said will play an important role in shaping the future of India.
Addressing the inaugural conference of ‘Shikshak Parv’ through video-conferencing, he expressed confidence that these measures will not only make our education system globally competitive but also prepare the youth for the future.
“We have to constantly redefine and redesign our teaching-learning process to make our education sector world class. In this rapidly changing era, our teachers also need to learn about new systems and techniques at a rapid pace. The country is preparing its teachers for these changes,” he said in his address.
“During Covid, we all have seen the potential of our education sector. There were a lot of challenges, but you solved all the challenges fast. Online classes, group video calls, online exams – words like that were not heard by many earlier,” he said.
Modi launches Indian Sign Language Dictionary (audio and text embedded sign language videos for the hearing impaired, in line with the Universal Design of Learning), Talking Books (audio books for the visually impaired), CBSE, NISHTHA’s School Quality Assurance and Assessment Framework . Teacher Training Program for NIPUN India and Vidyanjali Portal (to facilitate education volunteers, donors and CSR contributors for school development).
“Today, on the occasion of Shikshak Parv, many new schemes have been launched. These initiatives are also important because the country is celebrating the nectar festival of independence at this time. Taking new resolutions for how India will be after 100 years of independence, ” The Prime Minister said.
“For the development of any nation, education must be both equitable and inclusive. For this the country is including talking books and audio books as part of education. An Indian Sign Language Dictionary based on UDL has been developed.
“You all know that for the progress of any country, education should not only be inclusive but should be equal. That is why today the country is making technology like talking books and audio books a part of education.
People’s participation has been a key aspect of the government’s decision-making over the seven years, he said and cited programs like ‘Swachh Bharat’ and promotion of digital transactions among the poor to appreciate the work done during this period. Couldn’t be like that. otherwise imagined.
“When society does something together, the desired result must be achieved. Public participation is again becoming the national character of India. In the last six-seven years, on the basis of public participation, such works have been done in India, which no one could have imagined.
“From the formulation of the New Education Policy (NEP) to its implementation, there have been contributions from educationists, experts, teachers at every level. For this you all deserve praise. Now we have to take this participation to a new level, we have to involve the society in it.
The theme of ‘Shikshak Parv-2021’ is Quality and Sustainable Schools: Learning from Schools in India.
Speaking on the occasion, Modi lauded the performance of Indian sportspersons in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, saying they have inspired the youth.
He said he has asked the players to visit at least 75 schools each during the ongoing ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ programme, and he has accepted their request.
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