CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -EQUIP, an overarching program has been conceived by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development which sets out to deliver further on the principles of access, inclusion, quality, excellence, and enhancing employability in higher education.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1985, the Rajiv Gandhi government changed its name to the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), and with the public announcement of the newly drafted “National Education Policy 2020” by the Narendra Modi government, the Ministry of Human Resource Development was renamed back to the Ministry of Education.

Detailed explanation-3: -The key objective of the Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Program (EQUIP) is to make higher education accessible to all such students. It also intends to upgrade the quality of higher education. Let’s learn more about this innovative action plan that can transform the higher education system in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The new NEP is based on four pillars which are Access, Equity, Quality, and Accountability. In this new policy, there will be a 5+3+3+4 structure which comprises 12 years of school and 3 years of Anganwadi/ pre-school replacing old 10+2 structure.

Detailed explanation-5: -Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP)