EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme

Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme.

GS-02 (Government policies and interventions)

This scholarship initiative aims to provide access to education and opportunities for economically disadvantaged students.
Currently, 70 students are receiving scholarships totaling Rs. 5 crore.
Aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, the program focuses on ensuring high-quality education for students.
Beyond enrollment, the initiative facilitates a smooth transition from secondary to higher education and offers financial support to deserving Navodaya Vidyalaya students.
The program also encourages participation from the private sector through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

The inaugural National Education Policy (NEP) of 2020 marks India’s pioneering educational roadmap for the 21st century, supplanting its predecessor, the National Policy on Education (NPE) of 1986.
Under the stewardship of Dr. K Kasturirangan, a committee convened by the Ministry of Education meticulously crafted this novel policy.
The National Education Policy of 2020 presents a comprehensive array of reforms tailored to the exigencies of the 21st century, spanning primary to tertiary education, including technical instruction.
The bedrock of NEP 2020 is fortified by five cardinal pillars: Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability, and Accountability.
Rooted in the aspirations of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, this policy steers India’s trajectory towards a thriving knowledge society and a global powerhouse of erudition.
A transformative mission lies at its core, envisaging the metamorphosis of both school and collegiate education into entities that are enriched, adaptive, and multidisciplinary.
The policy endeavors to unravel the distinctive potential within each student, nurturing their individual capabilities.

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