Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Minister of State for Education Jitin Prasada were present during the event.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the “Shikshak Parv” conclave via video conferencing. During the event, the PM also launched multiple key initiatives in the educational sector.
While addressing the conference the PM said, “Education should not only be inclusive but also be equitable”. Talking books and audiobooks are part of the education system now. A dictionary for Indian Sign language has been formed. For the 1st time in the country, Indian Sign language is being included as a subject in the curriculum." He also said, "One of the initiatives, School Quality Assessment and Assurance, will not only make education competitive but will also make students future-ready." Whereas PM Modi also congratulated the teachers for their effort. He said, "I want to congratulate the teachers who received National Awards. You have worked under difficult circumstances. Your efforts are commendable."
Meanwhile, the Indian Sign Language Dictionary (audio and text embedded sign language) video for the hearing impaired has been launched by the Prime Minister. Whereas talking books (audiobooks for the visually impaired), School Quality Assurance and Assessment Framework of CBSE, NISHTHA teachers` training programme for NIPUN Bharat and Vidyanjali portal (for facilitating education volunteers/ donors/ CSR contributors for school development) has been launched by the PM.
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