NEP 2020: TN Government Forms 13 Member High-Level Committee to Study Key Areas


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The day after KP Anbalagan, Minister of Higher Education said that the Tamil Nadu government had already taken a decision to continue the "two-language policy" in the future, the government set up a high-level committee to advise the government on the key areas of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has established a 13-member high-level committee to study National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to advise the government on two-language policy and other issues.

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While describing the functions and other terms of reference for the Expert Committee, the Government stated that it would advise the Government of Tamil Nadu on the policy response to all key areas of the National Education Policy 2020 subject to the status of Tamil Nadu continuing its two-language policy.

“It will advise the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 as it relates to Tamil Nadu in the short, medium and long term, based on the availability of resources," the Government added.

The Committee is expected to submit its final report within a period of one year from the date of its constitution, after due consultation with all relevant stakeholders.

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The Committee of Experts shall be assisted by the Director of School Education and the Director of the State Project, Samagra Shiksha, to facilitate their work.

The Government added that, in view of the coronavirus pandemic, the Committee could hold its meetings, if necessary.

The Union Cabinet adopted National Education Policy 2020 on 29 July, introducing major reforms in higher education, including a target of 50% of the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) by 2035 and providing for multiple enrolments and exits.

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