Chhattisgarh School Textbooks As Per NEP

• 14 Aug 2024

Why in News?

Chhattisgarh has become the first state to take the initiative of textbook writing and curriculum development for school students in accordance with the norms of National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 in collaboration with National Council of Educational Research and Training.

Key Points

• The aim is to introduce changes in the curriculum by the next academic session for Classes 1-3 and 6.
  • The Chhattisgarh Chief Minister has urged and directed the officers to expedite the process for the sincere implementation of the NEP in the state.

National Education Policy, 2020

• The National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 aims to address India's evolving development needs by overhauling the education system to meet 21st century goals and Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4), while preserving India's cultural heritage.
• It replaced the National Policy on Education, 1986, which was modified in 1992.

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

• The NCERT is an autonomous organization that was established in 1961 underthe Societies Registration Act, 1860.
• It is the apex body for advising the central and state governments on matters related to school education.