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24/06/21 10:00 AM IST

G20 education ministers meeting 2020

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The Minister of State for Education Shri Sanjay Dhotre participated in the G20 Education Ministers’ Meeting on 22nd June, 2021.

Details
  • The meeting was hosted in blended mode by Italy.
  • G20 Education Ministers exchanged views on how to progress on the fight against educational poverty and inequalities, especially in context of the Covid 19 pandemic.
  • The ministers also resolved to share innovative experiences implemented during the pandemic to ensure the continuity and quality of learning pathways through blended education.
  • The Minister highlighted that National Education Policy 2020 provides for early vocational exposure in middle and secondary school and its smooth integration into mainstream education. 
Theme: Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century For All

Key Agenda
  • Impact of health emergency on education systems 
  • Future of the education system based on the experiences gained during the pandemic
  • Transition from school to work
The G20 is made up of 19 countries and the European Union. The 19 countries are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the UK, and the US.

Source: PIB

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