India's National Education Policy is futuristic Modi

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    Ahmedabad, Apr 14 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
on Wednesday said the new National Education Policy is
futuristic and as per global standards.
    "India takes pride in being the mother of democracy as
it's values are embodied in our social life," Modi said
addressing the Association of Indian Universities' 95th annual
meet and a national seminar of vice-chancellors via video
conference.
    The Centre unveiled the new National Education Policy
(NEP) last year.
    "The National Education Policy is futuristic and as
per global parameters," Modi said.
    He said the role of skilled youth is continuously
increasing as India walks the path of 'aatmanirbharta' (self-
reliance).
    "Babasaheb Ambedkar has given a strong foundation for
us to take forward all our democratic values after the
independence," Modi said on the occasion of the birth
anniversary of Dr Ambedkar.
    The city-based Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
hosted the event.
    Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank',
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Vijay
Rupani attended the meet. PTI PD VT
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