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Nation     Gifts to Gujarat






























                   New National Education Policy transforming the old system



                 India's education system is changing in the      theme was "Teacher: the focal point of
                 21st century, teachers are changing, and         educational change." In the Amrit Kaal of
                 students are changing as well. In such a case,   independence, when India is moving forward
                 how we move forward in these changing            with a determination to develop, the role of
                 circumstances becomes important. PM Modi         all teachers is critical. "While living in Gujarat,
                 asserts that India is now building new systems   I had the experience of working with primary
                 to meet the needs of the 21st century. This      teachers to change the entire education
                 is why the new National Education Policy         system of the state," Prime Minister Modi said
                 was created. For many years, we gave our         at the convention. My experience working with
                 children only book knowledge in the name         teachers in Gujarat has greatly aided us in
                 of education in schools. The new National        developing policies and policy frameworks.
                 Education Policy is replacing that outdated        Prime Minister Modi said in the programme
                 system. The National Education Policy is         that world leaders hold high regard for Indian
                 founded on practical aspects.                    teachers. He stated that he frequently hears
                   On May 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi        this when he meets with foreign dignitaries.
                 attended the 29th Biennial All India Education   The Prime Minister recalled how the King of
                 Union Convention of the All India Primary        Bhutan, King of Saudi Arabia, and the Director
                 Teachers Association in Gandhinagar.             General of the World Health Organisation
                 Prime Minister Modi also paid a visit to the     (WHO) all expressed admiration for their
                 exhibition on this occasion. The conference's    Indian teachers.



            hard to make sure that all of the schemes' benefits   of women or in joint names. Prime Minister Modi
            are  available  to everyone.  When  the government   stated  that  the  housing  being built under PMAY
            works for the benefit of all citizens, social justice   is a combination of several schemes.  He stated
            is achieved.                                         that this includes one toilet as part of the Swachh
               Such government actions go a long way towards     Bharat Abhiyan, an electricity connection as part of
            boosting the confidence of the poor at a time when   the Saubhagya scheme, a free LPG connection as
            they are least concerned about the necessities of    part of the Ujjwala scheme, and a tap connection
            life. In the last nine years, approximately four crore   as part of the Jal Jeevan Mission. Free treatment
            houses have  been  given  to  low-income  families.   and rations also serve  as a protective  shield
            70% of these houses are registered in the names      for the poor.


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