The government is planning to introduce skill-based learning into the curriculum for Classes 11 and 12, following recommendations from the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said at an event at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Sunday.

Pradhan emphasised the need for a paradigm shift in learning methodology, stating that the earlier system focused largely on certificates and degrees, rather than making students truly competent. He highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed the importance of combining certification with real-world skills.

The minister also revealed that the Ministry is working to introduce skill-based learning from Class 6 onwards. Previously optional and selective, skill-based education will

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