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Major Updates in NCERT Textbooks: Key Revisions for Classes 3, 6, and More As 2024 concludes, India’s educational reforms take centre stage with significant updates to NCERT textbooks. These revisions, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aim to modernise the curriculum and reduce the academic burden on students. The changes span multiple subjects, including history, political science, and science, and are set to impact students and educators in the upcoming academic year.While these updates have been welcomed as progressive by some, others have raised concerns regarding their ideological implications. The modifications also include changes to the availability of ... Read more

Recognition of Prior Learning: UGC’s New Framework for Skill Creditisation NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has published draft guidelines for implementing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), an initiative designed to formalise informal learning and integrate India’s vast informal workforce into mainstream education. Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Credit Framework (NCrF), the draft guidelines are now open for public feedback. In a statement, UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar, explained, “We must address the challenges faced by India’s large informal workforce, which requires formal education and career progression opportunities. RPL is integral to the vision ... Read more