National Education Policy will revolutionise education system: Himanta Biswa Sarma – education

Assam Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday lauded the brand new National Education Policy (NEP) and mentioned it will revolutionise the education system within the nation.

“I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the brand new National Education Policy. Now, the system might be divided into 4 levels. The Assam authorities welcomes the brand new education coverage. It will revolutionise the education system within the nation,” Sarma mentioned in a press convention right here.

He mentioned that the state authorities is organising a 40-member committee to review the implementation of the National Education Policy in Assam and added that they will begin functioning inside every week.

“I hope the committee will submit its suggestions by December 31. Underneath the brand new education coverage, no scholar as much as 12 will be disadvantaged of education. They will be supplied with all of the services,” the minister mentioned.

Sarma additionally mentioned that the state authorities is contemplating a proposal to open the faculties in Assam from September 1 and added that lecturers will should get a COVID-19 take a look at between August 23 and 30.

“We’re planning to open the faculties from September 1, however the ultimate resolution will be taken by the central authorities. Testing of COVID-19 will be made obligatory for lecturers from August 23-30. Nonetheless, colleges as much as class 4 will stay closed,” he added.