New Delhi: Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has launched Ramakrishna Mission’s ‘Awakening’ program for students of classes 1 to 5. The minister asked CBSE to institute an advisory framework for encouraging value-based education in all schools from Balvatika to Class 12 for creating a talent pool ready for the challenges of life and committed to national progress and global welfare.

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While addressing the occasion, Pradhan said that social transformation is one of the key goals of education. Values and wisdom are more important than material wealth. Value-based education is important for building a future-ready and socially conscious generation, he added.

Launch of Ramakrishna Mission’s ‘Awakened Citizens Programme’ for students of classes I to V. https://t.co/aR9KzaxQKy

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He further said that Ramakrishna Mission has a legacy of imparting applied education. At a time when we are implementing NEP 2020, it must also lay emphasis on creating such value-based educational programs for students in classes 9th to 12th in addition to creating programs for classes 1 to 8. He said that this unique initiative is a step toward ensuring holistic personality development of a child aligned with the philosophy of NEP 2020.

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Pradhan stressed that our education system must be aligned with national priorities. We have to create 21st-century citizens capable of taking global responsibilities. NEP 2020 with a focus on a teacher-led holistic education system for students is a step in that direction, he added.