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Topic: NEP

DU to implement 4-yr UG programme from 2022, giving students multiple entry-exit options

The four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP) offers qualifications based on number of years studied — certificate for 1 year, diploma in 2 and a three-year or four-year honours degree.

DU decides to implement NEP from 2022-23 amid opposition by teachers’ body

A 42-member committee demanded the existing structure should continue along with the addition of various courses under NEP to not compromise the quality of the university degree.

As NEP turns one, Pradhan calls for making education affordable, accessible & equitable

In a series of tweet, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed his resolve to 'realise the aspirations' of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and make India a 'vibrant knowledge economy'.

NEP top priority, need to treat skill and education as same subject, minister Pradhan says

A day after he took charge of skill development & education ministries, Dharmendra Pradhan said his primary agenda is to ensure implementation of National Education Policy at ground level.

Language mapping, bi-lingual approach — how govt plans to implement teaching in mother tongues

Education ministry releases new document 'SARTHAQ' that provides guidelines on how policy on teaching in mother tongues across the country will be implemented.

Make J&K hub of knowledge by implementing NEP in letter and spirit, says President Kovind

During a conference on the implementation of the NEP in J&K, President Ram Nath Kovind stressed on the importance of understanding tradition and heritage through our mother tongue.

NEP is country’s policy, not of govt, will shape vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, PM Modi says

PM Modi once again pressed for effective implementation of the NEP, saying his government took into account all stakeholders while formulating it. 

A year with no new doctors or engineers in India — that’s what delaying NEET/JEE will do

The only beneficiaries of a delayed NEET/JEE exam will be coaching mafias and private colleges who charge exorbitant fees for a seat. Not the students.

‘Will give students what they get abroad’ — India plans tie-ups with top 100 universities

Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said 7-8 lakh Indian students go abroad for higher studies every year but they would stay back if they get similar facilities here.

Faced ‘similar taunts’ for not speaking Hindi — Chidambaram says Kanimozhi not alone

Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram also hit out at the central government and asked it to teach both Hindi and English to govt employees.

On Camera

Modi govt’s repeal of MGNREGA is all about extracting money from states, not reform

The claim that VB-GRAMG provides an employment guarantee is incorrect. The only guarantee is to 'empower' the Centre to allow partial implementation in notified areas alone.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.