PANAJI
As the State government nears the completion of taluka-wise meetings to clear confusion regarding the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, officials indicated that deliberate attempts are being made by certain elements to create confusion about the policy.
“Goa, along with two or three others, is the first state to implement the NEP. We began with the foundation course and have now progressed to the secondary level, with Class IX following the implementation. During this process, some confusion arose, which prompted us to initiate taluka-level meetings to address it,” Education Director Shailesh Zingde said while addressing the Swayampurna Goa programme.
Claiming that confusion by and large has been resolved, he expressed concern indicating that certain elements are still creating confusion.
“Currently, there is minimal confusion and only some clarity is required, which we are addressing. I urge the general public, including parents, not to fall prey to speculations. If you have any doubts, approach the State Council of Education Research and Training. You can provide suggestions to our officials, and we will work on them,” he added.
The Education Department, Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education and the SCERT have completed meetings of school management, teachers and parents in Sanguem, Quepem, Salcete, Tiswadi, Sattari, Bicholim, Bardez, Ponda, Dharbandora and Pernem that began on June 7. Meetings of schools in Mormugao and Canacona talukas are scheduled for June 20 and June 21, respectively.
“It is our duty to ensure our students receive the best education possible. Our efforts will continue,” Zingde added.
The department is now focusing on teacher training, with the first batch of 80 teachers scheduled to attend an 11-day training programme at the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru from June 18. The Goa government has signed a MoU with IIS Bengaluru to impart NEP training.
