Referring to a historical practice where children often dropped out of schools or discontinued their education due to language difficulties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted in his recent ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address that the new National Education Policy is playing a crucial role in overcoming such barriers to learning. During the 108th episode of his monthly radio broadcast, the Prime Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring that language should not impede the educational and overall developmental progress of any child.
Addressing the issue, PM Modi stated, “In our country, numerous children used to abandon their studies midway due to language challenges. The implementation of our new National Education Policy is effectively addressing and eliminating these hurdles in the learning process and the comprehensive development of a child. Our sincere effort is to prevent language from becoming an obstacle to the education and advancement of every child.”
The National Education Policy (NEP) was launched by the Centre on July 29, 2020, with the aim of bringing significant reforms to school education. The government asserted that the policy would ensure universal access to education at all levels, from pre-primary school to Grade 12.
Reflecting on the significance of the 108th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ Prime Minister Modi explained, “This marks the 108th episode of our collective journey. The number 108 holds profound significance, with its sanctity deeply studied. Whether it’s the 108 beads in a rosary, chanting 108 times, 108 divine sites, 108 stairs in temples, or 108 bells, this number is associated with immense faith. Hence, the 108th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is particularly special for me.”
