The Centre on Saturday claimed that it has unveiled a series of groundbreaking initiatives designed to strengthen the nation's healthcare and education sectors in the 100 days of the Modi government during its third term.
In a significant development for the education sector, Professor Shivaji Pratim Basu, the former vice-chancellor and senior professor of political science at Vidyasagar University
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said teachers of Punjab need to work on state specific requirements and design their own education model for their state.
Mutual reassurance and understanding between educational institutions and parents are needed immediately. Government should take bold steps and make clear announcements with regard to Covid restrictions and the opening of institutions. We must use technology for improving methods of education.
In the last 2 years, the state-run government schools have struggled to provide online education because the teachers and administration lack technological expertise.
According to the 2011 census only 65 per cent of females were literate, in comparison to 82 per cent males.
Around 32 crore children have lost an entire school year due to the pandemic and one third of children may not return to schools when they reopen as shortterm disruption in education risks permanent drop-out.
During the meeting, it was discussed to give special emphasis on the use of technology in the education sector and to enhancing learning.
A budget of Rs 38,572 crore has been announced for the National Education Mission which comprises the centrally sponsored schemes for primary, secondary and senior secondary education.
According to him, insurance companies are the "gainers" with the government-backed insurance scheme.
