Bengaluru, Sep 18: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday asserted significant progress in the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) during a high-level review meeting held in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Speaking to media persons, Minister Pradhan said, "We held a review meeting on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) in school education, involving the Education Department, NCERT, CBSE, NIOS, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalaya, and an expert group.”

Pradhan highlighted that teaching and learning materials for early childhood education up to Class III have already been developed. Textbooks for Classes I and VIII are ready, while preparations for Classes IX and X are underway, with their introduction slated for the next academic year. Efforts are also in progress to finalize content for senior secondary levels—Classes XI and XII.

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The Minister emphasized that many states have adopted the national curriculum framework and are aligning their educational systems with NEP guidelines. A notable shift towards play-based and joyful learning has been observed, especially in foundational stages, reflecting NEP’s emphasis on holistic and child-centric education.

The NEP, launched in 2020, aims to transform India’s education landscape by promoting experiential learning, reducing rote methods, and integrating vocational and digital literacy from early stages. The minister reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that every child receives quality education rooted in Indian values and global competencies.

As the academic year approaches, stakeholders are optimistic about the full-scale integration of NEP across schools nationwide, marking a new chapter in India’s educational reform journey.