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The Hindu
6 days ago
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- The Hindu
Karnataka High Court refuses to interfere with State's decision to have its own education policy instead of NEP-2020
Observing that courts do not interfere in policy decisions of governments unless they are violative of constitutional or statutory rights, the High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday declined to interfere in the State government's decision to come out with its own education policy by ignoring the National Educational Policy (NEP)-2020. A Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Ramachandra D. Huddar, passed the order while dismissing a PIL petition filed by two Bengaluru-based advocates, Girish Bharadwaj and Ananda Murthy. What petition said It was pointed out in the petition that though NEP-2020 was implemented in Karnataka from the academic year 2021-22, the new political regime decided to withdraw NEP-2020 and frame its own policy. It was contended in the petition that the discontinuation of NEP-2020 was not in the interest of the students, faculty members, and the education system in the State, as the objective of NEP-2020 is to have a uniform education system across the country. While declining to entertain the petition, the Bench said that courts cannot compel the State to adopt a particular policy while pointing out that the role of courts in interfering with policy decisions is minimal.
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu mourns Kasturirangan's demise, extols his contributions to Indian space programmes
Condolences poured in from across political parties over the demise of K. Kasturirangan, former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), on Friday. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, in a post on X, said Dr. Kasturirangan was a scientist par excellence. As ISRO Chairman, he had successfully steered India's space programmes for nine years, leaving an indelible mark on the field. His contributions extended beyond space science. Dr. Kasturirangan, as an educationist, was pivotal in formulating the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, shaping the future of learning in India. A highly decorated scientist and Padma Vibhushan awardee, Dr. Kasturirangan had defined India's most ambitious space-based High Energy Astronomy Observatory, a milestone under his leadership, he said, adding, 'His passing is a huge loss to the nation and the global scientific community. I pray for his noble soul to rest in peace, and extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.' HRD Minister Nara Lokesh, in a message on X, said he was deeply saddened by the passing of 'Padma Vibhushan Dr. Kasturirangan Garu — a towering figure in India's space journey and education reform.' Dr. Kasturirangan led ISRO during a transformative era, launching world-class satellites like IRS-1C/1D and INSAT, helping place India among the top space-faring nations. His vision also shaped NEP-2020 and the new National Curriculum Framework. Heartfelt condolences to his family, he said. YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, in a post on X, said he was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Dr. Kasturirangan, an eminent scientist, visionary educator, and passionate environmentalist. Dr. Kasturirangan leaves an indelible mark on the annals of India's space history. 'My tributes to this legend. May his soul rest in peace,' he said.
