New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conducted a review meeting of the education sector. In the meeting, he emphasized on the use of technology in the education sector to improve the learning outcomes and ensure effective educational governance.
Since many students across the country do not have the proper infrastructure to get education online during the lockdown, therefore, the Centre deliberated on the alternate ways like broadcasting educational content on TV channels, radio, podcasts, etc, to ensure uniformity and universal access to quality education.
The government’s efforts are inclined towards making India a ‘Global knowledge Super Power’.
“For this, it was discussed to reform higher education and bring it at par with the highest global standards. Providing education which is effective, inclusive, and contemporary rooted in the Indian culture and ethos,” said an official statement from the meeting.
The emphasis was also laid on improving the quality of elementary education with focus on environmental issues, culture and language, 21st-century skills, including Artificial Intelligence to improve the education sector, the statement added.