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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Karnataka's NEP alternative: Thorat panel to submit report by mid-June after multiple delays
After several missed deadlines, the Sukhdev Thorat-led Karnataka state education policy committee is set to submit its final report in the second week of June. Constituted in October 2023 as part of the Congress government's pre-poll promise to replace the National Education Policy (NEP), the committee was initially expected to submit its report by February 2024. The deadline was then pushed to May 2024, with an interim report submitted in the meantime. The panel later sought a six-month extension, and the final deadline was extended to May 31, 2025. Higher Education Minister M C Sudhakar on Monday confirmed that the committee will submit the report to the chief minister soon. He was speaking at the launch of a quarterly magazine published by the Karnataka State Higher Education Council. In October 2023, the Karnataka government, led by the Congress, established a 15-member State Education Policy Commission under the chairmanship of Prof Sukhdev Thorat, former University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman, to draft a new education policy to replace NEP 2020. The commission includes prominent educationists and experts like Prof Yogendra Yadav, Sonam Wangchuk, and Dr Sudhir Krishnaswamy. The Congress-led government announced its intent to withdraw NEP 2020, citing concerns over its hasty implementation, lack of state consultation, and infrastructural challenges. Karnataka, notably the first state to adopt NEP 2020 in 2021 under the BJP government, decided to revert to a state-specific policy to prioritise equity, accessibility, and constitutional values. Based on the SEP Commission's interim report, the Karnataka government scrapped the NEP's four-year undergraduate degree program and reverted to a three-year degree structure for the 2024-25 academic year. This change was driven by concerns over infrastructure, faculty shortages, and reduced access to education for disadvantaged groups due to the extended duration. Meanwhile, Sudhakar also announced that the government had secured approval to borrow Rs 2,600 crore from the Asian Development Bank to strengthen technical education in the state. A team from the bank is expected to visit Karnataka later this month to review the proposal.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Karnataka State Education Policy report likely in second week of June
Bengaluru: The state education policy committee will submit its report in the second week of June after missing deadlines at least three times. The committee, headed by former UGC chairman Sukhdev Thorat, was set up in Oct 2023 as part of the promise made by Congress in its election manifesto to replace National Education Policy. While it was to submit its report in Feb 2024, it was postponed to May 2024. An interim report was submitted and the final one was expected by Aug. The panel sought another six months, and the final deadline given was May 31, 2025. Higher education minister MC Sudhakar said the report will be submitted to the chief minister. He was speaking at the launch of a quarterly magazine brought out by Karnataka State Higher Education Council. The govt has given approval for the department to get Rs 2,600 crore-loan from Asian Development Bank, primarily for strengthening technical education in the state, the minister said. A team from the bank will visit the state this month.
The Hindu
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
VVCE's cultural festival from April 25
Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) Mysuru is organising its annual three day cultural fest 'VIDYUTH 2025' from April 25 to 27 at its campus. Addressing media persons here on Wednesday, L.G. Sudev, Controller of Examination, VVCE, said that the cultural event will be inaugurated by S.R. Niranjana, Vice-Chairman, Karnataka State Higher Education Council. After the inauguration, a blood donation camp will also be conducted in association with the NSS and Red Cross. The VVCE authorities said VIDYUTH is an annual extravaganza organised by the students of the college and is a platform to showcase a blend of cultural and artistic events. This highly anticipated festival brings together students from various colleges and universities, fostering a spirit of healthy competition and camaraderie, said the authorities. This year the event aims to be bigger and better by bringing out a number of crowd-pulling events with both on stage and off-stage activities. There will be competitions attracting students from various colleges, according to B.S. Gowrishankar, cultural secretary, VIDYUTH. He said Dog Show, Auto Expo, Rangoli, Rhythm Rumble, The Songbird's Echo, Mehendi Competition, The Runway Showdown, The Luminous Lens (Photography Contest), BGMI and Free Fire Tournament, Carrom, Treasure Hunt, Mad-Ads, GK and Filmy Quiz, Dub charades, Face Paint, Pictionary are some of the programmes lined up for the event. Many artists will also be performing as a part Vidyuth 2025 and there will be a Sandalwood Night on April 25 featuring Sangeetha Ravindranath. The second day – on April 26, there will be a performance by well-known playback singer Shirley while April 27 will be feature DJ Shiva Manvi who will entertain the crowd, according to the authorities.
