The Maharashtra Higher Education Department has initiated an online awareness programme to educate the public and academic stakeholders about the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This initiative is aimed at fostering understanding of the policy’s revised education framework and its implementation across the state.
Programme Highlights
- Virtual Awareness Sessions:
Weekly virtual interactions will be conducted, providing participants with insights into the NEP 2020 education system. These sessions will also include Q&A segments to address queries. - Expert-Led Engagement:
Sessions will feature contributions from experts, including officers from higher and technical education departments, as well as members of the NEP steering committee. - Dedicated Professor Training:
Training programs for professors will be a key focus, equipping them to implement NEP 2020 effectively in their institutions. - Interactive Schedule:
The online sessions are scheduled every Saturday, ensuring consistent engagement and participation from interested individuals.
NEP Implementation in Maharashtra
The state has already rolled out NEP 2020 in autonomous colleges and university departments, with regular workshops aimed at spreading awareness. A steering committee for the policy’s implementation, chaired by Professor Nitin Karmalkar, former Vice-Chancellor of Savitribai Phule Pune University, oversees the initiative.
Shailendra Deolankar, Director of the Maharashtra Higher Education Department, emphasized the importance of these interactions, stating, “A weekly virtual interaction will be organized where the participants will be informed about the revised education system, followed by a question-answer session.”
This structured approach aims to familiarize educators, students, and the public with NEP 2020’s objectives, fostering a smooth transition to the new educational paradigm.
