NEP will transform Indian education system from degree oriented to productivity oriented: Vice President Dhankhar – ET Government

Highlighting the power of Indian innovation, research and entrepreneurship, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has called upon citizens to take pride in the country’s increasing accomplishments across the sectors. He was addressing the centenary celebrations of the late Dr MS Ramaiah, founder chairman of Gokula Education Foundation in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Describing the NEP-2020 as a game changer, he opined that, “It will revolutionize our education system, it will distance us from degree orientated culture and put us on a productive path.”

While underlining the importance of education in enabling societal transformation, the Dhankhar said India since ancient times, has been home to great centres of learning such as Nalanda, Takshashila, Vallabhi and Vikramshila. He emphasised the significance of the New Education Policy in bringing greater inclusion and excellence to India’s education sector.

Advising students not to take stress and tension, he asked them not to be bogged down by competitive scenario. “Don’t hesitate to try because there can be a mistake. Nothing big has been achieved without there being falls,” the VP said.

Lauding India’s unstoppable rise in the global arena, Dhankhar said that the world respects India and listens to India’s voice.

Thaawar Chand Gehlot, Governor of Karnataka, JC Madhuswamy, state law minister, Dr MR Jayaram, Chairman, Gokula Education Foundation were present on the occasion.