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NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
New Education Policy First Attempt To Decolonise India's Education System: Kerala Governor
Kochi: Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday said that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is the first serious attempt to decolonise the country's education system. Arlekar said that the country was moving forward with a "colonial thought" till now. "Our whole thinking was changed by the earlier education system. We did not even realise when it entered our family lives. We are now attempting to come out of that colonisation," he said, and urged everyone to be part of the change in the education sector. The Governor, speaking at the national education conference, 'Gyan Sabha', organised by the RSS-linked Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas in Kochi, said that the education policy brought by the Narendra Modi government was "different from what has been taught to us for all these years". He said that India was 'Vishwa Guru' when it attained independence and even now. "But we were not able to assert it back then. When we became independent, it was only political freedom," he said, adding that Bharat could again become the 'Vishwa Guru' if the new education policy is accepted. "The question is whether you want to be a part of the change," he said. Addressing the gathering, which included Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, Arlekar also said that Viksit Bharat was not just an economic concept but "a wholesome development of the entire society and not just a particular section of it".
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Kerala Governor calls National Education Policy 2020 India's first decolonisation step
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday described the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as the country's first genuine effort to decolonise its education system. Speaking at the national education conference 'Gyan Sabha' in Kochi, organised by the Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, he said India had been carrying forward a 'colonial mindset' even decades after independence.'Our way of thinking was reshaped by the education system introduced earlier, and without realising it, it entered into our family lives,' Arlekar noted. He urged citizens to embrace the changes brought by the new policy, calling it an opportunity to break free from colonial the significance of NEP 2020, the Governor said the reforms introduced by the Narendra Modi government were 'different from what we have been taught for all these years.' He further added that India was considered a Vishwa Guru (world teacher) at the time of independence and still holds the potential to reclaim that position, provided the nation accepts and implements the policy in true spirit. 'When we attained independence, it was limited to political freedom. Now the challenge is whether we are ready to be part of a broader transformation,' he the gathering, which included Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, Arlekar also underlined that the vision of Viksit Bharat was not just about economic progress but about the overall development of society as a whole.(With PTI inputs)- EndsMust Watch
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kargil Vijay Diwas observed at Military Station, Pangode
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives in defence of the country during the 1999 Kargil War. Mr. Arlekar laid a wreath at the War Memorial at the Pangode Military Station during a function organised by the Military Station, Pangode, to mark the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas. Brigadier Anurag Upadhyay, Station Commander of Pangode Military Station, senior officers, veterans and soldiers were present on the occasion. The Governor also interacted with veteran soldiers during the event. The Kargil Vijay Diwas is commemorated every year on July 26 to mark the Indian victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Raj Bhavan to celebrate Onam with homegrown harvest under Governor Arlekar's green initiative
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: If Governor Rajendra Arlekar's plans work out, Raj Bhavan staff will get vegetables grown on the verdant estate of the governor's official residence for Onam. Plans are also afoot to distribute 'Made in Raj Bhavan' banana chips and honey as well. The initiative is part of Arlekar's vision to transform the Raj Bhavan into a productive institution. Agricultural activities have already begun on the nearly 50 acres of land surrounding the estate and a supervisor from the agriculture department has been appointed to oversee them. At present, gardening staff have been deployed to prepare the land for cultivation. 'Vegetables such as snake gourd, spinach, drumstick, pumpkin, cucumber and long beans have already been planted. If the rains are favourable, the kits for Onasadya will be ready on time,' said a Raj Bhavan official. Around 150 banana saplings, of varieties such as poovan, kannan, and rasakadali among others, have been sourced. Other crops under cultivation include sweet potato and tapioca. Earlier, the Tropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute (TBGRI), Palode, had helped set up a herbal garden at Raj Bhavan with over 200 medicinal plants. However, many of the plants perished due to lack of proper care. Recently, Arlekar summoned the TBGRI director and instructed the restoration of the herbal garden. 'TBGRI has agreed not only to plant new medicinal herbs but also to train the staff in maintaining them. They have also agreed to support the development of a small bamboo garden,' the official said.
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kerala Governor Arlekar expresses condolences on V.S. Achuthanandan's passing
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has condoled the passing of former Chief Minister and veteran CPI(M) leader V.S. Achuthanandan. In a message here, Mr. Arlekar said that Mr. Achuthanandan was a towering figure in Indian politics and a stalwart of the Communist movement and that his demise marks the end of an era in India's Left political history. A founding leader of the CPI(M) after the 1964 split, he was instrumental in shaping the party's direction both in Kerala and at the national-level. As the 11th Chief Minister of Kerala, he earned acclaim for his firm actions against land encroachments, promotion of public education, anti-corruption measures, and environmental protection. He also served as Leader of the Opposition and chaired the Administrative Reforms Commission, Mr. Arlekar remembered. From humble beginnings, he rose to top through hard work, integrity, simplicity, and a lifelong commitment to the marginalised. His contributions to public life and the Left movement will always be remembered with deep respect, he said.
