Assam Training Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday lauded the brand new Nationwide Training Coverage (NEP) and mentioned it’ll revolutionise the training system within the nation.
“I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the brand new Nationwide Training Coverage. Now, the system will be divided into 4 phases. The Assam authorities welcomes the brand new training coverage. It would revolutionise the training system within the nation,” Sarma mentioned in a press convention right here.
He mentioned that the state authorities is organising a 40-member committee to review the implementation of the Nationwide Training Coverage in Assam and added that they may begin functioning inside every week.
“I hope the committee will submit its suggestions by December 31. Beneath the brand new training coverage, no scholar as much as 12 will likely be disadvantaged of training. They are going to be supplied with all of the services,” the minister mentioned.
Sarma additionally mentioned that the state authorities is contemplating a proposal to open the colleges in Assam from September 1 and added that lecturers must get a COVID-19 check between August 23 and 30.
“We’re planning to open the colleges from September 1, however the remaining choice will likely be taken by the central authorities. Testing of COVID-19 will likely be made obligatory for lecturers from August 23-30. Nevertheless, colleges as much as class four will stay closed,” he added.