Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participates in the programme ‘Celebrating one year of NEP 2020’

Vijayawada, July 29 (prajaamaravati): Andhra Pradesh Governor Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan participated in the programme ‘Celebrating one year of National Education Policy 2020’ chaired by Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi, in virtual mode from Raj Bhavan on Thursday.

Addressing the Governors, Chief Ministers, State Education Ministers who participated in the programme, Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi said implementation of the New Education Policy 2020 in the country has become a part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav’ celebrating 75 years of India’s Independence as it plays a major role in fulfilling aspirations of the youth of the country and in building a new India. The Prime Minister said that the New Education Policy will aid in development of the States as it is modern and future ready and it is a big moment in the history of education in the country. He said the New Education Policy has been received well by the youth and they are eager to adopt to the change. PM Sri Narendra Modi said students have adopted the on-line education during Covid-19 pandemic with ease and became part of the digital learning process. The PM said NEP 2020 is future-oriented and with AI driven economy will bring digital revolution in education in the country.

The Prime Minister said the subject of learning the sign language, which is close to his heart has been introduced as a language of study which will benefit 3 lakh children in the country.

Sri Mukesh Kumar Meena, Secretary to Governor, Prof. K. Hemachandra Reddy, Chairman, AP State Council of High Education, Dr. Pola Bhaskar, Commissioner of Collegiate Education, have also attended the programme organized by the Ministry of Education.