The 4th anniversary of National Education Policy 2020 celebrated with campaign, “Shiksha Saptah”

Current Context: The 4th anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was celebrated by the Ministry of Education with a week-long campaign called “Shiksha Saptah”. This event took place from July 22 to 28, 2024.

• During this week, various initiatives were launched to highlight educational reforms, promote collaboration, and enhance learning outcomes among students, educators, and stakeholders.
• Some of the significant NEP 2020 initiatives unveiled during this celebration included:
• Dedicated TV Channels: These channels facilitate learning in various Indian languages, including a Tamil channel.
• Primers for Early Graders: Available in 25 Indian languages to support foundational learning.
• 10 Bagless Days Guidelines: Aimed at transforming learning into a fun, stress-free experience in schools.
• Career Guidance Guidelines: A comprehensive library of over 500 job cards.
• National Mission for Mentoring (NMM): Focused on mentoring and guidance.
• National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST): Available in Braille and audio formats.
• School Innovation Marathon: Organized by AICTE, NITI Aayog, and AIM.
• Books and Lecture Notes: Aimed at promoting Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) among students and teachers.
• The NEP 2020 stands as a symbol of hope for transforming the learning landscape, harnessing India’s demographic dividend, empowering the population, and driving socio-economic development.

Question:

1 What was the name of the week-long campaign organized by the Ministry of Education to celebrate the NEP 2020 anniversary?

• A) Shiksha Utsav
• B) Shiksha Samarthan
• C) Shiksha Saptah
• D) Shiksha Sangam

Answer: C) The 4th anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was celebrated by the Ministry of Education with a week-long campaign called “Shiksha Saptah”. This event took place from July 22 to 28, 2024.