New Education Policy

Music, Science and Technology find concurrence in Academics at IIT Kharagpur

Music, Science and Technology find concurrence in Academics at IIT Kharagpur

IIT Kharagpur launches Academy of Classical and Folk Arts in the spirit of NEP2020 to inculcate the spirit of innovation and inclusive learning India Today Hindustan Times Times of India Indian Express LiveMint Education Times The New Indian Express CNBC TV 18 Times of India (PTI) Dainik Jagran Dainik Bhaskar Amar Ujala India Blooms The Tribune The Week        Outlook Republic World The Telegraph NDTV On the occasion of its 70th Foundation Day, IIT Kharagpur inaugurated the Academy of Classical and Folk Arts on August 18, 2020. A first in the IIT system, the Academy aims to nurture the…
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IIT KGP Director Speaks on NEP

IIT KGP Director Speaks on NEP

On Higher Education A day of celebration as an educationist as we welcome the National Education Policy (#NEP2020) announced by Dr.Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The policy has substantial elements for the higher education sector. The key among them is setting up the National Research Foundation to foster research culture and removal of MPhil which has been witnessing a downward trend in offering research career opportunities hence fewer number of takers. Emphasis on Interdisciplinary and Humanities Education at IITs Another area I must mention is the thrust on multidisciplinary education including more…
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