Odisha to roll out National Education Policy in schools by 2025

Odisha government has plans to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) in schools across the State by 2025, School and Mass Education (S&ME) Minister Nityananda Gond said on Wednesday.

The preparations for this significant educational reform include a series of government initiatives to ensure a smooth transition.

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A dedicated task force has been formed to monitor the implementation process, supported by six thematic sub-committees tasked with developing recommendations. The committees are required to incorporate inputs from various stakeholders, ensuring a collaborative approach to the policy's roll-out.

Addressing that the shortage of teachers remains a priority alongside the NEP implementation, as the State government aims to fill existing vacancies. Minister Gond affirmed, “Measures will be taken to fill the vacancies to ensure the successful implementation of the policy.”

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“By 2025, the Odisha government plans to introduce the National Education Policy (NEP) across its schools. This move is part of the State's broad endeavour to align with national educational reforms, aiming to reshape the learning landscape into one that is more comprehensive and skill-focused,” the S&ME Minister expressed.

The NEP seeks to revolutionise education across India by introducing more holistic and skill-based learning at all levels.

Earlier in the day, the S&ME Minister attended a ceremonial event on educational excellence awards.