Assam will become a “laboratory” for local language-based education in India, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday.
Speaking at the inaugural session of the two-day North-East Education Conclave in Guwahati, focused on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the eight northeastern states, Pradhan said the policy had “amplified the potential of language in education.”
“There are 180 languages spoken by the tribes and communities of Northeast India. The NEP gives importance to all Indian languages. As the gateway to the region, Assam will be a laboratory for mother tongue-based education,” said Pradhan.
The conclave, organised by the department of education, in association with Shankardev Education and Research Foundation (SERF), Guwahati, was also attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as well as the education ministers of the eight northeastern states, among others. Education advisers, heads of state and central universities and academicians from across the country were also present.
It was a most interesting experience to deepen my understanding of issues specific to the region.
PM Shri @narendramodi’s govt. is committed to work together to create inspiring models of education in line with the NEP and make education more vibrant, equitable & inclusive. pic.twitter.com/V6HQ9ivenu
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) November 20, 2021
Pradhan said the NEP was a “unifier” in celebrating the country’s diversity. He added that the Centre was working on a roadmap to create ‘Special Education Zones’ across the country. “Guwahati, the largest city of Assam, would be one such special education zone,” he said.
Deliberations among the attendees also looked at enrolment trends, outreach initiatives for ethnic students, access to facilities, penetration of centrally-sponsored schemes across the Northeast region.
Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Sarma said he hoped that the conclave would result in finalising a roadmap for the implementation of NEP in the region to “convert the policy into action” and “set timelines to realise the dream of a new India”.
Glad to attend the inaugural session of @NEEdCon_21 to deliberate on #NEP2020 in North East.
I thank Hon’ble Education Min Shri @dpradhanbjp ji for his gracious presence & endeavour to extend benefits of the policy envisioned by Adarniya PM Shri @narendramodi ji to the region. pic.twitter.com/IuU2oGQ9jd
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) November 20, 2021
While pointing out the challenges of implementing NEP in a region like the Northeast, he said, “We have 180 languages… the Northeast has a multi-ethnic society. The Centre will have to work closely with the states to develop the implementation framework,” he said.
Sarma also highlighted the progress Assam had made on the NEP, including the constitution of a high level committee, implementation plan for NEP, and steps taken to upgrade five colleges (North Lakhimpur College, Nagaon College, JB College, Sibsagar College and Handique Girls College) to the level of a university.
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