Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted the government's aim to reduce students' dependency on coaching centres an...
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted the government's aim to reduce students' dependency on coaching centres and adopt a holistic approach to school education. Speaking at Agenda Aajtak 'Shiksha ki Pariksha', the education minister discussed major changes in the education sector, like the globalisation of education, normalisation, and the multilingual approach in universities.
Another key goal is to phase out the coaching culture which has long dominated Indian education. “We aim to eradicate coaching dependency by introducing AI-driven learning systems, like the one at IIT Kanpur, to help students prepare for exams with interactive methods," says the education minister.
Pradhan also acknowledged the complexities involved in conducting competitive exams and emerging trends. In the past decade, India’s education system has undergone major changes that are marked by a strong push for internationalisation and new educational reforms.
"In the past six months, the education department has faced numerous challenges. As we mark the fifth year of the National Education Policy 2020, our greatest responsibility is to implement it nationwide—a significant and complex task."
INTERNATIONALISATION OF EDUCATION
Dharmendra Pradhan spoke about the ambitious plans for the next 20 to 25 years, emphasising India’s transformation into a hub for global citizens.
"We are aiming to make Indian universities not only world-class but also globally connected, with campuses in places like Africa, Abu Dhabi, and beyond," the education minister said.
The introduction of the National Education Policy (NEP) has set the stage for international exchanges and a strong focus on quality education. The opening of campuses like Southampton in New Delhi and the declaration of a Hopkins University campus will further enhance the quality of education through the exchange of programmes.
Through the internationalisation of education, the government hopes to improve the quality of education and promote language exchange across states, including initiatives like Bhartiya Bhasha Diwas, where 13 languages are celebrated.
As India prepares to accommodate the aspirations of its youth, the education ministry remains committed to enhancing the country's educational infrastructure.
