Degrees Out, Skills In: Pradhan Unveils New Education Vision

• Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced a major shift in India's education system, moving beyond traditional degree-centric learning to focus on 'skill, entrepreneurship, and apprenticeship'.
• The New National Education Policy (NEP) aims to bridge the gap between industry and academia, with companies like Zoho and TCS now prioritizing practical skills and innovative thinking over mere paper degrees.
• Pradhan highlighted the Zoho Education Model, where students acquire direct skills, and emphasized that industry now demands 'solutions' not just 'certificates', making skill development and apprenticeship mandatory.
• The 'Three Language Formula' in NEP focuses on communication and understanding, promoting proficiency in mother tongue and other languages, while also stressing increased women's participation for a strong economy.
• Technology, including drones in agriculture and 'AI for Education', will modernize teaching and create new job opportunities, combining 'understanding with knowledge' and 'skill with degree' for India's global leadership.

Why It Matters: India's education system is transforming to prioritize skills, entrepreneurship, and apprenticeship.