Speaking on the occasion the Minister said that the research is the foundation for the development of any country and India will again become a world leader by giving a boost to research in the country.

 Nishank said that states have a very important role in the new education policy. He called upon all the states that there should be more brainstorming before framing the new education policy. He added that the education policy is for the whole country and everyone’s participation in the country’s policy should be ensured. 

The aim of the National Education Policy is to bring reforms in the Indian education system so that India can play a major role in the global knowledge system. He further said that there are many provisions in this draft that will give a new direction to the education sector of the country. 

The drafted NEP, has provisions like the restructuring of higher education, promotion of research by the National Research Foundation, promotion of Indian languages, bringing more financial resources in this area and promoting more autonomy in the higher education system have been made for the holistic development of education.

Nishank emphasised that higher education today needs to be more employable, research-oriented, innovative, technology-oriented and accountable so that the youth can get the right direction.

The Minister further said that our education system also has an important responsibility to establish the country as a global power by meeting international standards, improving the quality of education. There is a need to fill the vacant posts in all educational institutions immediately. He stressed that all states need to think seriously about this issue.

The Union Minister said that the draft National Education Policy is the result of detailed consultations with all stakeholders in the last 4 years.