Karnataka Govt Developing State-Specific Education Policy, Two-Language Policy On Cards
The State Education Policy Commission has recommended a two-language policy in school education, with Kannada or the mother tongue being the medium of instruction up to Class 5.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Friday that the state government is taking steps to develop a comprehensive 'Karnataka-specific" education policy aimed at the holistic development of the youth.
A commission established for this purpose has recommended a two-language policy in school education, with Kannada or the mother tongue being the medium of instruction up to Class 5.
'Recently, the State Education Policy Commission, chaired by Prof Sukhadeo Thorat, submitted its report. For the first time, steps are being taken to frame a comprehensive, Karnataka-specific education policy which will lead to holistic development of our youth," Siddaramaiah said.
The Commission submitted its report to Siddaramaiah on August 8. Formed in October 2023, it followed the Congress' election pledge to replace the National Education Policy (NEP) implemented by the BJP-led Centre.
Siddaramaiah stated that this year, the government is establishing 500 Karnataka Public Schools (KPS) with a budget of Rs 2,500 crore.
'We are providing nutritious food to 53 lakh children, ragi malt, milk, eggs or bananas on all school days, and a hot midday meal. We have increased honoraria for guest teachers and midday meal staff, prioritised teacher recruitment, upgrading first-grade colleges and polytechnics at a cost of Rs 2,500 crore, and are establishing 13 new technical education institutions," he said.
During his address at the 79th Independence Day celebrations, the Chief Minister highlighted that the government is enhancing first-grade colleges and polytechnics in the state and establishing 13 new technical education institutions.
Emphasizing that skill training and employment opportunities for youth are a top priority for his government, the CM stated that under the initiative 'My Career, My Choice," vocational guidance programmes are being implemented in 150 government schools for students from grades 8 to 12, benefiting 35,000 students so far.
'This will be expanded to train 2.3 lakh students. We are also strengthening and expanding Government Tool Room and Training Centres (GTTCs) and Multi Skill Development Centre (MSDCs) for transforming them into institutions of pride for our state and our youth," he said.
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