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Karnataka to roll out state-specific education policy with two-language model
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has confirmed that Karnataka will soon have its own 'Karnataka-specific' education policy. The move comes after a commission chaired by Prof Sukhadeo Thorat submitted its report on August 8, recommending a two-language model in schools. Under the proposal, Kannada or the mother tongue will be the medium of instruction up to Class step, Siddaramaiah said, would ensure a more holistic development of students and marks the first attempt to design an education framework exclusive to Karnataka. The commission was set up in October 2023 as part of the Congress' promise to replace the National Education Policy (NEP) introduced by the BJP-led SCHOOLS, BETTER INFRASTRUCTUREThe chief minister announced that 500 Karnataka Public Schools (KPS) will be established this year at a cost of Rs 2,500 this, first-grade colleges and polytechnics across the state are being upgraded, while 13 new technical institutions are being set up to expand higher education ON NUTRITION, SKILLS, EMPLOYMENTCurrently, 53 lakh children receive midday meals, ragi malt, milk, eggs or bananas in schools. Teacher recruitment, better pay for guest teachers, and improved facilities are also being added that vocational guidance programmes under 'My Career, My Choice' are already running in 150 government schools, benefiting 35,000 will soon be scaled to cover 2.3 lakh students. Government Tool Room and Training Centres (GTTCs) and Multi Skill Development Centres (MSDCs) are also being WOMEN AND COMMUNITIESFor women's empowerment, 'Akka Cafes' run by self-help groups are being set up across Karnataka. In Haveri, one such caf is being run by members of the transgender community, a step the CM said reflects inclusivity in development.(With PTI inputs)- EndsMust Watch
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