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Pradeep Kumar

04/03/21 10:20 AM IST

Harnessing Education, Research and Skill Development

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Inaugural session of Webinar on ‘Harnessing Education, Research and Skill Development for an Atmanirbhar Bharat

Objective

To brainstorm and discuss ways for effective implementation of Budget provisions regarding education sector, with experts and industry representatives.

Focus
  • The second biggest focus after health in this year's budget is on education, skill, research and innovation.
  • The focus is on issues ranging from Atal Tinkering Labs in schools to Atal Incubation Centers in higher institutions. A new tradition of Hackathons for start ups has been created in the country, which is becoming a huge force for both the youth and industry of the country. 

The Webinar included following 6 parallel Break away sessions

  • Promoting Research & Innovation in a multidisciplinary Environment
  • Using Glue Grant to Develop Education Hubs
  • Deep Ocean Mission
  • Making India Skill Capital of The World
  • Reinvigorating Human Capital Through Excellence In Education And Multilingualism
  • Augmenting Learning Through Digital Education
Source: PIB

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