New Delhi, September 7
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched several initiatives in the education sector, including Indian sign language dictionary and talking books, asserting that they will play an important role in shaping India’s future.
Addressing the inaugural conclave of the “Shikshak Parv”, he expressed confidence that the measures would not only make the Indian education system globally competitive but also the youth future-ready.
“The new initiatives will bring in an educational revolution and place the Indian education system on the global map,” the PM said.
The theme of the ‘Shikshak Parv-2021’ is “Quality and Sustainable Schools: Learnings from Schools in India”.
Initiatives launched by the PM include Indian sign language dictionary (audio and text embedded sign language video for the hearing impaired in conformity with universal design of learning), talking books (audio books for the visually impaired), school quality assurance and assessment framework of CBSE, NISHTHA teachers’ training programme for NIPUN Bharat and Vidyanjali portal for facilitating education volunteers, donors or CSR contributors for school development.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister congratulated the teachers who received the national award. The PM also lauded the performance of the Indian players in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
