Mr. Ram Prakash Sharma, Principal, IUEf Educator for Pooma Educational Trust
14 education policies from 2016 which changed the education scene in India
Here's a look at the major and minor education policies being introduced in 2016. From 'No Detension Policy' to a barrage of new education policies.
Here's a look at the major and minor education policies being introduced in 2016. From 'No Detension Policy' to a barrage of new education policies.
Source: IndiaToday.in, New Delhi
January 3, 2017 UPDATED: January 6, 2017 12:30IST
January 3, 2017 UPDATED: January 6, 2017 12:30IST
Undoubtedly, 2016 was a breath-taking year with major changes in the education policy and with the introduction of a number new policies.
What are policies?
Policies are part and parcel of almost all the countries across the globe. India is one of the countries which has been working on a number of education policies since long. A policy is a deliberate system of principles to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes. In short, it is a statement of intent, and is implemented as a procedure or protocol.
Policies are part and parcel of almost all the countries across the globe. India is one of the countries which has been working on a number of education policies since long. A policy is a deliberate system of principles to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes. In short, it is a statement of intent, and is implemented as a procedure or protocol.
Who makes the education policies in India?
Apart from Union Education Minister, all states are free to initiate more education policies. The Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) is the highest advisory body to advise the Central and State Governments.
Apart from Union Education Minister, all states are free to initiate more education policies. The Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) is the highest advisory body to advise the Central and State Governments.
From the 'No Detension Policy' to a barrage of new education policies, here's a look at integral policies related to education that were introduced this year:
1. HRD Ministry launches digital payment campaign.
In the wake of demonetisation, Union HRD Minister, Prakash Javadekar launched a cashless payment drive across the centrally aided institutions and proclaimed the benefits of digital payment in the wake of demonetisation.
In the wake of demonetisation, Union HRD Minister, Prakash Javadekar launched a cashless payment drive across the centrally aided institutions and proclaimed the benefits of digital payment in the wake of demonetisation.
2. No detention policy to end for Class 5 and 8.
The Human Resource Ministry has decided to revise the old policy that promoted all the students from Class 5 and 8. Now, under the new policy, it will be mandatory for all students of classes 5 and 8 to clear the examination so as to get into next class. As per the RTE (Right To Education) Act, on April 1, 2010, this policy was enforced with the motive of providing education to each and every child between the age of 6 and 14.
The Human Resource Ministry has decided to revise the old policy that promoted all the students from Class 5 and 8. Now, under the new policy, it will be mandatory for all students of classes 5 and 8 to clear the examination so as to get into next class. As per the RTE (Right To Education) Act, on April 1, 2010, this policy was enforced with the motive of providing education to each and every child between the age of 6 and 14.
3. No varsity can deny admission to student till final degree is issued
Delhi High Court marked a decision that provisional certificate issued by a varsity works valid till a degree is issued, so no university can deny admission if a student cannot submit his previous degree.
Delhi High Court marked a decision that provisional certificate issued by a varsity works valid till a degree is issued, so no university can deny admission if a student cannot submit his previous degree.
4. Male students can now file sexual harassment complaints.
As per new UGC regulation, male students can now file sexual harassment cases against men, women and transgenders. The UGC (Prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institutions) regulations notified in May says that sexual harassment is gender neutral and institutions should take action on complaints of employees and students of all sexes.
As per new UGC regulation, male students can now file sexual harassment cases against men, women and transgenders. The UGC (Prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment of women employees and students in higher educational institutions) regulations notified in May says that sexual harassment is gender neutral and institutions should take action on complaints of employees and students of all sexes.
5. Telengana makes gender education compulsory at graduation level.
Telengana has become the first Indian state to make gender education compulsory at the graduate level, and has introduced a bilingual textbook, Towards a World of Equals in engineering colleges affiliated to the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU-Hyderabad).
Telengana has become the first Indian state to make gender education compulsory at the graduate level, and has introduced a bilingual textbook, Towards a World of Equals in engineering colleges affiliated to the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU-Hyderabad).
6. ICSE, ISC schools to now have mandatory yoga classes.
All ICSE and ISC schools have been directed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) to ensure that students get regular yoga training.
All ICSE and ISC schools have been directed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) to ensure that students get regular yoga training.
7. Students not allowed to pursue two regular degrees together.
UGC gave a declaration saying, "It had sought the comments of statutory councils but the responses so far do not endorse the idea of allowing students to pursue two degrees simultaneously." According to the notice signed by UGC Secretary, Jaspal S Sandhu said, "Therefore, the Universities shall conduct their programmes in accordance with the First Degree and Master Degree Regulations, 2003 prescribed by the UGC and also follow the norms and parameters prescribed by the Statutory Council concerned, wherever relevant."
UGC gave a declaration saying, "It had sought the comments of statutory councils but the responses so far do not endorse the idea of allowing students to pursue two degrees simultaneously." According to the notice signed by UGC Secretary, Jaspal S Sandhu said, "Therefore, the Universities shall conduct their programmes in accordance with the First Degree and Master Degree Regulations, 2003 prescribed by the UGC and also follow the norms and parameters prescribed by the Statutory Council concerned, wherever relevant."
8. Free higher education for the poor: Assam government breaks ground
Assam government announced free higher secondary, three-year degree and polytechnic diploma courses for students who can't afford.
Assam government announced free higher secondary, three-year degree and polytechnic diploma courses for students who can't afford.
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