Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today called for developing forward-looking, world-class institutions that work on the principle of Student First- Teacher Led learning

Varanasi : Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today called for developing forward-looking, world-class institutions that work on the principle of Student First- Teacher Led learning.
He was speaking at the closing ceremony of Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Smagaam in Varanasi which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The 3-day Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam (ABSS) at Varanasi concluded today with education leaders resolving to work collectively for transforming India into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society.
Addressing the valedictory session, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that we need to develop forward looking, responsive, world class higher educational institutions to prepare 21st century-ready students. He said, we have to work to ensure access, inclusivity, equitability, affordability and quality in higher education.
The Minister said that we must bring in a transformative education system rooted in Indian values, thoughts and sense of service. He added that National Education Policy 2020 gives us the direction and path for decolonizing our education and achieving aspirations, creating pride in our languages, culture and knowledge.
He further said that the components of NEP such as Multi-modal education, Academic Bank of Credits, Multiple Entry-Exit, Skill Development will prove to be milestones in the direction of student first -teacher led learning.
Speaking on the occasion, governor of Uttar Pradesh, Anandiben Patel said that for the first time after independence such a large and intensive summit has taken place on higher education. Many institutions are adopting new and good practices.
She said, the issue of recruitment, construction, grading and assessment must be dealt with effectively and we should provide facilities to students in their proximity.
She urged the academicians that they are the changemakers and have to lead the change. She highlighted that Uttar Pradesh has done a lot of work during Covid19 pandemic to help and assist the affected people with the help of universities.
She added that Universities and Educational Institutions in UP are adopting anganwadis and providing them kits for basic facilities.
Union Minister of State for Education Dr. Subhas Sarkar and Union Minister of State for Education Smt Annapurna Devi were also present on the occasion.