Ministry of Education and MSDE Join Hands for Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Mumbai: The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the School and Higher Education Departments of the Ministry of Education (MoE) convened a joint high-level interaction at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi, to deliberate on strategies for achieving an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The meeting was held under the theme “Swadeshi Se Samriddha aur Viksit Bharat – Strategies in Education and Skilling“.
Key Takeaways
- Education and Skilling as Twin Pillars: The discussions highlighted the critical role of education and skilling in driving Mission Swadeshi, emphasizing that students must emerge as ambassadors of self-reliance.
- NEP 2020 Framework: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 provides the foundation for this transformative agenda, focusing on holistic and skill-based learning, cultural rootedness, innovation, equity, and student well-being.
- Strategic Roadmap: A strategic roadmap is being charted to position Swadeshi as the pathway to a Samriddha and Viksit Bharat, with students as torchbearers of this mission.
Leaders’ Insights
- Dharmendra Pradhan: Emphasized that education and skilling are complementary strengths that must work in tandem to build a confident and self-reliant India.
- Jayant Chaudhary: Highlighted the need to seed curiosity, enterprise, and innovation in classrooms and shopfloors, equipping young Indians with future-ready skills.
- Sukanta Majumdar: Stressed that higher education and skilling institutions will serve as knowledge hubs to drive this vision, empowering students to lead India’s journey towards becoming the Skill Capital of the World.
Way Forward
The meeting concluded with actionable suggestions consolidated by the Secretaries of School Education, Higher Education, and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. The Government of India reaffirmed its commitment to positioning education and skilling as central to achieving Samriddha aur Viksit Bharat by 2047. A Jan Sampark, Jan Bhagidari, and Jan Abhiyan approach will be adopted to mobilize schools, colleges, and institutions across the country.
