The latest Economic Survey has red-flagged the University Grants Commission's (UGC) restrictive regime underlining that such an approach does not align with the "light but tight" regulatory model envisioned by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
With the Union Budget 2025-26 on the horizon, education leaders across India are voicing their expectations for increased investment, policy reforms, and innovation-driven growth. From enhancing higher education funding and AI integration to expanding global collaborations and sports infrastructure, experts emphasize the need for bold financial commitments to align with NEP 2020 goals. This budget presents a crucial opportunity to shape India’s education system into a globally competitive powerhouse.
The Union Budget 2025-26 is highly anticipated, particularly for its impact on the education sector. Expectations include increased funding for digital learning, skilling, and research. Stakeholders emphasise improving higher education infrastructure, digital connectivity, and teacher training. There is a strong call for tax reforms and stronger industry-academia collaboration to enhance students' job readiness and global competitiveness.
The Indian government’s National AI for All strategy emphasizes its willingness to learn from the best in the world on recent technology developments in AI. In this light, the education sector can significantly benefit by learning from other countries. The government has also shown rightful intent to remain flexible toward the evolutionary nature of AI and its potential to impact education in India. 2025 promises to be an inflexion year for Indian education with paradigm shifts led by AI.
As International Education Day 2025 highlights the transformative power of AI, India faces the challenge of equipping its young workforce with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven world. This story explores how the country's education system is evolving, with a focus on initiatives like the NEP 2020 and the need to balance technological expertise with human-centric values.
In this exclusive interview with ETEducation, Vice-Chancellor of FLAME University Dishan Kamdar discusses the evolving intersection of technology, pedagogy, and societal needs. He highlights India’s potential as a global leader in liberal education, focusing on accessibility, affordability, and digital innovation. The conversation also explores trends like interdisciplinary learning, tech integration, and philanthropy's role in fostering inclusive leadership.
India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims to transform the education system by enhancing early childhood care, foundational literacy, and multidisciplinary education. Significant successes have been achieved, but challenges remain, such as digital divide issues and the need for better teacher training. Progressive local initiatives underscore NEP’s transformative potential.
Millions of children with disabilities in India struggle to access education despite progressive policies. Less than 1% attend school due to systemic barriers like inaccessible infrastructure and untrained teachers. Inclusive education aims to integrate these children, requiring early detection, community involvement, and substantial resource allocation.
Dean Chell Roberts of the University of San Diego emphasises the crucial role of graduate education in preparing students for a rapidly evolving job market. He highlights the importance of interdisciplinary learning, technological proficiency, and lifelong adaptability, advocating for a shift from rote memorisation to experiential learning.
The UGC has urged universities to implement guidelines allowing students to pursue two academic courses simultaneously, as per the NEP. However, challenges like the requirement for migration certificates, class schedule conflicts, lack of awareness, and institutional resistance hinder the adoption of this model. Additionally, students may struggle with managing dual courses due to workload and time demands.
Watch the 5th episode of the ET Education Leadership Series joined by Rahul Singhi, Chairman, Poornima Group & Prashasti Rastogi, Director, Coursera.
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