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12:24 PM

4 feared dead in landslide in Kerala's Idukki: Official

At least four persons are feared killed in a landslide at Rajamalai in Idukki district due to heavy rain for the past four days, an official said on Friday.

 

The Kerala official said that details of the incident are awaited, with initial reports indicating four casualties.

 

"The initial reports indicate that four persons are reported dead. We are on our way to the spot," said Munnar revenue official Madhu.

11:42 AM

I urge you to do more and more webinars, debates and discussions on the National Education Policy

I urge you to do more and more webinars, debates and discussions of the NEP and help implement the policy better and more effectively. The new NEP is not merely a circular. The education system cannot be upgraded by merely issuing a circular. It takes a lot of determination and resolve to make these efforts fruitful.

11:41 AM

The more teachers update their skills, the more empowered they will be, says Modi

Therefore, the new policy also focuses on the dignity of teachers, under which we work on enhancing the skills of teachers, too. The more they update their skills, the more empowered they will be.

11:40 AM

PM Modi quotes former President of India A P J Abdul Kalam

Former President of India A P J Abdul Kalam used to say that the purpose of education is to build good human beings. To this end, it is up to the institution and those who impart education to take the lead in this endeavour

 

11:39 AM

Whenever we talk of empowerment of higher educational institutions, there is also the talk of autonomy: Narendra Modi

There are two schools of thought on autonomy of institutions. The first is that State should fully control these institutions. The second believes that institutions should be fully independent of State control. The more effective way would be a path in the middle of these two schools of thought.

 

You have seen that we have started work towards autonomy of institutions. These will be more pronounced in the times to come: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

11:37 AM

Whatever has been recommended in the NEP will enable us to make the education more inclusive and futuristic, says Modi

Whatever has been recommended in the NEP will enable us to make the education more inclusive and futuristic, with an eye on technology-based systems.

 

11:37 AM

Narendra Modi on New Education Policy: Concepts like virtual labs will take the idea of research to people who did not have access to facilities

The idea of innovation and adaption we wish to inculcate should emanate from 'empowered' institutions of higher education

 

11:36 AM

The new education policy stresses on dignity of labour, says Narendra Modi

In a civislised society, there should be no room for discrimination on the basis of the profession and work of people. Where did this evil enter our psyche over generations? It was because of a flaw in our education system. In view of this, the new education policy stresses on dignity of labour.

11:35 AM

We are proceeding towards an era where a person will not be tied to just one profession for a lifetime, says Modi on National Education policy

We are proceeding towards an era where a person will not be tied to just one profession for a lifetime. So that person will need to invariably keep upskilling and reskilling themselves. The new policy takes care of that aspect with the option of multiple entries and exits and a credit bank system, says PM

 

11:33 AM

The new education policy will allow them to opt out of a course if they realise their training does not fulfil their professional requirements, says Modi

The new policy will allow them to opt out of a course if they realise their training does not fulfil their professional requirements. Now students will have the option of multiple entries and exits for better flexibility to decide what they want to leave, and how to learn more effectively: Modi

 

11:32 AM

The new policy lays emphasis on igniting curiosity among students, says PM Modi on New Education Policy

In today's time, when there is a deluge of information available, we need to guide students on what to focus their minds on. A lot of syllabus does not help. The new policy lays emphasis on igniting curiosity among students and inspire them to pursue their passions

11:31 AM

The earlier education system focused on 'What to Think'... now the new NEP focuses on 'How to Think': Modi on National Education Policy

The earlier education system focused on 'What to Think'... now the new NEP focuses on 'How to Think' — and i say this very responsibly: Modi on NEP

11:30 AM

There is no disputing the fact that if the language spoken by children at home and the medium of education in schools is the same, their comprehension is stronger, says Modi

There is no disputing the fact that if the language spoken by children at home and the medium of education in schools is the same, their comprehension is stronger. A strong educational foundation is built this way

11:29 AM

A new global standard is being set up. In sync with that it was imperative that India updated itself, says PM Modi

A new global standard is being set up. In sync with that it was imperative that India updated itself. The shift from 10+2 structure to 5+3+3+4 is a step in that direction

11:26 AM

Some of the biggest challenges we faced earlier was the question whether our education motivated students with curiosity, creativity and passion?: Modi on New Education Policy

The second question before us was whether our education system empowered our students and helped build an empowered society. You all are well aware about the answer to this question. I am glad that these questions have been seriously considered while framing this new education policy.