Union Education Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi today inaugurated the new academic building and main entrance of the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration ( NIEPA ) in New Delhi . He said that this new building will help NIEPA expand its national and international programs and enhance its academic and research capabilities .
Stressing the importance of strengthening institutional infrastructure , the Education Minister said , “ As the Sanskrit saying goes — ‘Sharimadyam Khalu Dharmasadhanam’ — a healthy body is essential for performing one ‘s duties . Similarly , strong infrastructure is essential for effectively carrying out important tasks . This new building , dedicated today , will further strengthen NIEPA ‘s ability to expand its activities . Furthermore , there is a growing need to accelerate these efforts . ”
Shri Joshi mentioned the role of NIEPA in monitoring the implementation of the National Education Policy ( NEP ) 2020 , identifying challenges , and working closely with state governments to address these challenges . He also emphasized the importance of moving away from rote learning to understanding concepts , as envisioned in the NEP 2020. The Education Minister mentioned initiatives like the PM Vidyalakshmi Yojana , under which soft loans worth ₹ 60,000 crore have been made available for higher education . He also mentioned digital learning platforms like SWAYAM and DIKSHA . He explained that SWAYAM has increased access to quality digital education and educational resources for students across the country . He reiterated the importance of equipping youth with quality education and relevant skills so that they can achieve national and global success . So that we can meet the needs and India can contribute more to the welfare of the world .
Ms. Dipti Gaur Mukherjee , Secretary , Department of Higher Education , Prof. Rama Shankar Dubey , Chancellor , NIEPA and Prof. Shashikala Vanjari, Vice Chancellor , NIEPA were also present on the occasion .
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