State PCS - Madhya Pradesh (MP PCS)

• 30 Apr 2025

Tejaswi Programme

Why in News? 

The Madhya Pradesh government has launched the Tejaswi programme to develop entrepreneurial confidence and skills in students. 

Key Points 

• About the Program: 
  • A multilateral MoU was signed between the School Education Department to implement Tejaswi Programme, Training Programme, State Open School and partner organizations Udyam Learning Foundation and The Education Alliance. 
  • It aims to provide information on self-employment and new industries to students. 
  • The government plans to equip the students with vocational skills so that they are able to face the challenges of life and become self-reliant. 
  • This programme is in line with the National Education Policy 2020, which focuses on developing vocational competencies and life skills among school students . 
• Training: 
  • Under this programme, a curriculum based on new industries and self-employment has been prepared  during school time . 
  • In the training program, students will be given information related to experience based work, project work , and innovative business. 
  • Special classes will be conducted for class 9 and 11 students in Bhopal and Indore. 
• Effect: 
  • Self-employment and entrepreneurship will be promoted in the state . 
  • To increase self-reliance and hard work of the youth.
    

National Education Policy 2020  

• The National Education Policy 2020 focuses on access, equity, quality, affordability, and accountability in education.  
• Formulated by a committee led by Dr. K. Kasturirangan, it is India's third education policy after 1968 and 1986.  
• It introduces the 5+3+3+4 curriculum model, promotes technology, aims to invest 6% of GDP, and encourages creativity and innovation.