Overview: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met the West Bengal Ministers for Higher & Technical Education (Jagannath Chattopadhyay) and School Education (Dipak Barman) in New Delhi. The discussion centred on accelerating the rollout of the NEP 2020 in the state.
Key Developments
- Union Government pledged full support for effective NEP 2020 implementation in West Bengal.
- Road‑map for transformative reforms in school and higher education to be finalised through multi‑level meetings.
- Expansion of central schemes – Samagra Shiksha, PM‑USHA, PM‑POSHAN, and ULLAS were discussed for increased funding and coverage.
- Decision to extend the network of PM SHRI Schools to uncovered blocks and urban local bodies.
- Senior officials, including Dr. Vineet Joshi, participated, ensuring coordination between centre and state.
Important Facts
The meeting underscored that the Union Education Ministry will allocate additional resources to the aforementioned schemes, aligning them with NEP 2020’s goals of universal access, equity, and quality. The focus will be on:
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