All in all, I believe that the policy is very extensive and most importantly has tried to address the majority of the concerns/challenges faced by the educational sector. It is in line with international standards of removing rigid boundaries in terms of course selection and allowing full flexibility to students to take up courses/specializations in […]
Students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds require encouragement and support to make a successful transition to higher education. Thus, as per the policy, universities and colleges will be required to set up high-quality support centres and will be given adequate funds and academic resources to carry this out effectively. There will also be professional academic and […]
The policy aims to facilitate learning for all students, with special emphasis on Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs), and thus wishes to broaden the scope of school education to facilitate multiple pathways to learning involving both formal and non-formal education modes. The policy understands the importance of both forms of education modes and how they are […]
The new education policy seeks to provide all students, irrespective of their place of residence, a quality education system, with particular focus on historically marginalized, disadvantaged, and underrepresented groups. Education is a great leveler and is the best tool for achieving economic and social mobility, inclusion, and equality. The policy aims to have Initiatives in […]
The National Education Policy 2020 was announced on 29th July 2020 and is a much-needed upgrade to the previous National Policy on Education of 1986. Our education system has had no major reforms in terms of the structure and content for the last 34 years, whereas the world has completely transformed during this period. The […]
Although education is a basic right, it still remains a distant dream for millions of children in India According to the Annual Status of Education Report 2018, not more than 2.8% of children are out of school in India. This signifies that around 97.2% of children in the country are enrolled in schools, but it […]
“ Until we get equality in education, we won’t have an equal society.” Rani, a 15-year-old bubbly and athletic teen, is a national level football player. She has been coming to our centre at Modi Mills for the past 4 years. Ever since she was little, Rani has wanted to play football professionally She is […]
The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown have taught us all that financial literacy and financial security is of prime importance to survive time periods when there is no steady flow of income. Manik Bahl, intern with Wishes and Blessings, gives a closer insight into the current situation and suggests ways on how financial literacy can […]
Monika Phore, Volunteer Coordinator, has had a variety of experiences in the social sector. She believes that the most important way to bring about change is education. Read on for how she thinks this can bring about effective and sustainable change! Education is a weapon to improve one’s life. It is the most important tool […]
We held the fifth edition of Blogarity at our shelter home to celebrate the bonds of love we share with our family, whether it be our biological one or the family we choose! What is Blogarity? Blogarity is a unique event where blogging meets charity. The event is the perfect place for micro and macro […]
