From educational tools for the differently abled to an assessment framework for schools to a new teacher’s training programme, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched several important educational initiatives which he said were aimed at ushering an education revolution in the country and placing India’s educational system on the global map.
Addressing the inaugural session of an educational conclave organised by the union education ministry under its ongoing “Shikshak Parv” celebration, the Modi said government had to constantly redefine and redesign teaching-learning process in order to make the country’s education sector world-class.
He said in this rapidly changing era, teachers also have to learn about new systems and techniques rapidly.
The PM also announced the launch of Vidyanjali 2.0, a portal that will facilitate donations, contributions from Corporate Social Responsibility funds, and volunteering, all aimed at developing and improving schools.
Among the initiatives launched by the PM were the Indian Sign Language Dictionary (audio and text embedded sign language video for the hearing impaired, in conformity with Universal Design of Learning) and talking Books (audio books for the visually impaired).
A disability right activist, Dr Satendra Singh, applauded the initiative, saying the dictionary will help to have a uniform sign language in the country.
The Prime Minister also announced the launch of the School Quality Assurance and Assessment Framework of CBSE to provide global parameters of attainment as standards in schools affiliated to it.
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