Argus News - Dharmendra Pradhan Calls Vidya Bharti ‘Successful Reference Point’ in India’s Education System

New Delhi, Apr 2: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday attended the inauguration of Vidya Bharti Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Sansthan’s new office and advanced research centre in New Delhi and said, “Vidya Bharti, though a small part of the overall education system, is like a drop of nectar. Its teaching methods and values serve as a successful reference point for Indian education.”

Over 35 Lakh Students Associated with Vidya Bharti
Highlighting its reach, he said, “Out of nearly 25 crore school-going students in the country, around 35 lakh are associated with Vidya Bharti.” He added that the organisation, Vidya Bharti, with around 14,000 schools and 1.5 lakh teachers, has made impactful contributions in education, values and skill development over decades.

Early Adoption of Progressive Educational Practices
Pradhan noted that many initiatives now part of national policy were already in practice within the organisation. “Concepts like ‘bagless days’ and continuous teacher training were implemented in Vidya Bharti much earlier. Today, the Government of India has adopted such successful social experiments into national policy,” he said.

आज विद्या भारती अखिल भारतीय शिक्षा संस्थान, नई दिल्ली के नव-निर्मित विद्या भवन के लोकार्पण अवसर पर राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघ के अखिल भारतीय कार्यकारिणी सदस्य माननीय सुरेश सोनी जी एवं पूज्या आनंदमूर्ति गुरु माँ सहित अनेक गणमान्यजनों और विद्यार्थियों के साथ सम्मिलित हुआ।

आज समाज… pic.twitter.com/sz5g7HlbQ5

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) April 2, 2026

Multilingual Education Boosts Analytical Thinking
Emphasising language learning, he said, “Sanskrit is India’s strongest root language. If a person knows Sanskrit, they can easily learn any language in the world.” He added that multilingual education strengthens critical thinking, saying, “Teaching through mother tongue along with Hindi, Sanskrit and English enhances a child’s analytical ability.”

Focus on AI and Digital Expansion
On modern education, he said, “For the first time, a dedicated 50-hour curriculum on Artificial Intelligence has been introduced.” He also highlighted the organisation’s digital push, adding, “Vidya Bharti is no longer limited to classrooms; it is expanding into the digital world. The new office studio will help create free, quality digital content for society.”

Also Read: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Launches CBSE AI Curriculum for Classes III-VIII under NEP 2020

Holistic Development Key to ‘Viksit Bharat’
Stressing the larger vision, Pradhan said, “To build a developed India by 2047, economic growth alone is not enough; holistic human development is essential.” He described Vidya Bharti’s efforts as “a sacred model of education for society.”