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Education Policy
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The Indian government is accelerating the implementation of its National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, underscored by the formation of an advisory council and ongoing consultations with states. Simultaneously, efforts to bolster higher education are underway, with over 32,000 positions filled in central institutions and a significant increase in PhD enrollments. These initiatives, alongside programs like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and ULLAS, aim to improve sex ratios, empower girls, and enhance female literacy, aligning with the broader goal of achieving Viksit Bharat 2047. Addressing a critical challenge, Prime Minister Modi has announced stricter measures to combat examination paper leaks, signaling a commitment to ensuring fair and secure educational assessments.
India Youth Development Programs Achieve Significant Scale
Government reports 2.22 crore youth registered on MY Bharat platform with 1.52 lakh volunteering opportunities as of July 2026.
Education system serves 24.72 crore students across 14.67 lakh schools w
India UDISE+ 2025–26 School Education Report
UDISE+ 2025–26 report covers 14.67 lakh schools, 1.03 crore teachers, and 24.72 crore students, showing improved access and infrastructure.
Gross Enrolment Ratio reached 71.7% at Secondary stage with
India UDISE+ 2025-26 School Education Report
UDISE+ 2025-26 report covers 14.67 lakh schools, 1.03 crore teachers, and 24.72 crore students across India's education system.
Key improvements include favorable 24:1 pupil-teacher ratio, reduced dro
India UDISE+ 2025-26 School Education Progress Report
UDISE+ 2025-26 report covers 14.67 lakh schools, 1.03 crore teachers, and 24.72 crore students, showing improved educational metrics.
Gross Enrolment Ratio reached 71.7% at Secondary stage with favora
Vice President Addresses Central University Tamil Nadu Convocation
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed 1,103 graduates at Central University of Tamil Nadu's 11th convocation ceremony.
He emphasized education reform beyond exams, advocating for independent thi
VP Highlights Higher Education Expansion Since 2014
Vice President addressed SRMIST convocation, highlighting significant expansion of India's higher education infrastructure since 2014.
Noted establishment of 16 IIITs, 8 Central Universities, 8 IIMs,
UGC Funding Totals ₹90.05B Over Five Years
Ministry of Education released ₹90,051.94 crore to UGC from 2021-22 to 2025-26, with utilization rates exceeding 99% annually.
UGC allocated ₹73,148.65 crore to Central Universities and ₹2,743.04 cror
Ministry Reports 32,114 Higher Education Posts Filled
Ministry of Education details governance structure for faculty recruitment across central and state higher education institutions.
Reports 32,114 posts filled in mission mode recruitment drives includ
MSDE NAPS-2 Apprenticeship Stipend Disbursement Hits ₹1,573 Crore
Government disbursed ₹1,573.46 crore in stipend support under NAPS-2 apprenticeship scheme from 2023-24 to 2026-27 via DBT mechanism.
Women's apprenticeship participation increased from 7.74% in FY17