Ministry of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship signed 106 MoUs with various esteemed organizations and institutions in New Delhi today
New Delhi: The Ministry of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship signed 106 MoUs with various esteemed organizations and institutions in New Delhi today.
The event took place on the occasion of the Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam 2023 and the 3rd anniversary of the National Education Policy. Speaking on the occasion, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the MoUs aim to foster innovation, research, and knowledge exchange in multiple domains, promoting collaboration in education and industry-academia linkages. These partnerships involve both public and private entities and cover school education, literacy, and higher education.
Under the CBSE, 15 MoUs were signed with organizations like Atal Innovation Mission, IBM, Intel, and Microsoft, among others, to focus on skill development and education. The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) signed 3 MoUs, including one with Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) to promote Indian Sign Language.
NCERT signed 20 MoUs for quality e-Content development and dissemination. In the realm of higher education, 6 MoUs were signed to promote the Indian Knowledge System. International collaborations were also strengthened with 6 MoUs signed.
Additionally, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship signed 14 MoUs to equip the youth with cutting-edge skills and knowledge. These partnerships reflect the government’s commitment to nurturing academic excellence and fostering innovation in India.