New Delhi: Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, launched Ramakrishna Mission’s Awakening programme for students of class 1 to 5 on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
The minister instructed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to institute an advisory framework for encouraging value-based education in all affiliated schools from Baalvatika to class 12. This will ensure a talent pool of students who will be ready to face the challenges of life and will be committed to global welfare as well as contribute to the nation’s progress.
Speaking on the occasion, Pradhan said, “Social transformation is one of the key goals of education. Values and wisdom are more important than material wealth. Value-based education is important for building a future-ready and socially conscious generation.”
Pointing at the legacy of the Ramakrishna Mission for imparting applied education, he further said, “At a time when we are implementing NEP 2020, it must also lay emphasis on creating such value-based educational programmes for students in classes 9th to 12th in addition to creating programmes for classes 1 to 8.”
“This unique initiative is a step toward ensuring holistic personality development of a child aligned with the philosophy of NEP 2020,” he said.
He also laid stress on the alignment of the education system with the national priorities. “We have to create 21st-century citizens capable of taking global responsibilities. NEP 2020 with a focus on a teacher-led holistic education system for students is a step in that direction,” he added.
(Avya Mathur)
