What was the number of members in the committee that presented the draft of the new education policy in 2019?

What was the number of members in the committee that presented the draft of the new education policy in 2019? Correct Answer 9

The correct answer is 9.

Key Points

  • National Education Policy, 2019
    • The Committee for Draft National Education Policy, chaired by Dr. K. Kasturirangan, submitted its report on May 31, 2019.
    • The Committee was constituted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in June 2017.
    • The draft Policy provides for reforms at all levels of education from school to higher education.
    • There are 9 members of the committee that presented the draft of the new education policy in 2019.
    • It seeks to increase the focus on early childhood care, reform the current exam system, strengthen teacher training, and restructure the education regulatory framework.
    • It also seeks to set up a National Education Commission, increase public investment in education, strengthen the use of technology and increase focus on vocational and adult education, among others.
  • ​The Draft Policy primarily focuses on foundational pillars of Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability & Accountability.
    • The draft Policy provides for reforms at all levels of education from school to higher education.
    • It seeks to increase the focus on early childhood care, reform the current exam system, strengthen teacher training, and restructure the education regulatory framework.
    • The policy aims at making India a knowledge superpower by equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge.
    • It also focuses on eliminating the shortage of manpower in Science and Technology, academics, and industry.
    • The Draft Policy is built on foundational pillars of Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability & Accountability.
    • The policy tries to focus on certain foundational skills that children should have in the proposed new structure of 5+3+3+4.

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