PM Narendra Modi Speech LIVE Updates: PM to discuss reforms in higher education under NEP 2020

PM Narendra Modi Speech Today on New Education Policy 2020 LIVE Updates: The conclave will discuss several new initiatives introduced under the recently launched National Education Policy. Modi's address will begin at 11 am.

By: Education Desk | New Delhi | Updated: August 7, 2020 10:12:23 am

PM Narendra Modi address will begin at 11 am. Graphics: Designed by Gargi Singh

PM Narendra Modi Speech Today on New Education Policy 2020 LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today inaugurate a conclave on ‘Transformational Reforms in Higher Education under National Education Policy’. The conclave will discuss several new initiatives introduced under the recently launched National Education Policy. Modi’s address will begin at 11 am.

The conclave will be attended by Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Minister of Education and vice-chancellors of several universities and will focus on higher education under the NEP 2020. The new policy proposed sweeping changes in school and higher education.

The event will be broadcast live through Facebook and Twitter handles of UGC and MHRD. Minister of State (MoS) Sanjay Dhotre will also attend the event among other stakeholders in the education sector.

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PM Modi speech LIVE Updates: Here's all you need to know on the National Education Policy, check here

10:12 (IST)07 Aug 2020

What is New Education Policy?

NEP refers to the New Education Policy 2020 which was replaced the last policy introduced in 1986. This policy is not only about the higher education institutes but also talks about primary education, school-level education, teaching, and more. Read key takeaways of NEP here.

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Where to watch

PM Narendra Modi's address can be viewed live on Facebook page of HRD Ministry (facebook.com/HRDMinistry), and twitter page of University Grants Commission (UGC) (twitter.com/ugc_india)

Watch them LIVE on Facebook (@HRDMinistry) and Twitter (@ugc_india).
— Ministry of HRD (@HRDMinistry) August 6, 2020

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Who will attend the conclave?

The conclave will be attended by Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Minister of State Sanjay Dhotre, vice-chancellors, principals and heads of higher education institutes. It will take about important topics under NEP and their implementation

09:33 (IST)07 Aug 2020

PM Modi's address to begin at 11 am

At 11 AM on Friday, 7th August, I would be addressing the ‘Conclave on Transformational Reforms in Higher Education under National Education Policy.’

This conclave will emphasise on how the changes in India’s education sector will benefit youngsters. https://t.co/JkYXosI7WF
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2020

09:19 (IST)07 Aug 2020

Hello and welcome!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today inaugurate a conclave on ‘Transformational Reforms in Higher Education under National Education Policy’. Organised by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and the University Grants Commission (UGC), the conclave will discuss key aspects of education covered under National Education Policy (NEP). PM’s address will begin at 11 am

PM Narendra Modi address will begin at 11 am. Graphics: Designed by Gargi Singh

PM Narendra Modi speech LIVE: Major takeaways for the higher education sector include multiple entry and exit points, replacement of UGC, AICTE, and NAAC with an autonomous body, setting-up of National Research Foundation, scrapping of MPhil among several other initiatives. The conclave discusses several aspects of the NEP 2020 which replaces NEP 1986.