NEP 2020 aligned to 2030 agenda of sustainable development: Pokhriyal

New Delhi, Feb 25 (UNI) Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on Thursday said National Education Policy 2020 is aligned to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

“Built on the foundational pillars of access, equity, quality, affordability and accountability, NEP 2020 is aligned to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and aims to transform India into a vibrant knowledge society and a global knowledge superpower,” the Education Minister said while delivering an inaugural address at the 16th FICCI Higher Education Summit 2021.

Dr Pokhriyal noted that the National Education Policy 2020 lays out the path for transforming Indian education landscape suited to 21st century needs.

He further said while the government has formulated the policy, private sector participation will play a key role in implementing the same.

The Minister remarked that in the next 20-30 years, the energy and talent of young India will be used in advancing the world as 21st century belongs to Young India. India is poised to become the R & D capital of the world not because of the cost advantage but due to the rich and intelligent human capital that the country is bestowed with.

Lauding the FICCI Higher Education Summit, Dr Pokhriyal said that over the years, the Summit has evolved into a thought leadership forum and brings together key stakeholders including, policymakers, academicians, industry and students for deliberations and knowledge sharing at both national and international levels.

The Inaugural session also witnessed the release of FICCI- EY report ‘Higher Education in India: Vision 2040’. The report, while defining Education 4.0 in the current context, has highlighted the significant emerging trends within the higher education sector and drawn learnings and highlighted global best practices.

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