New Delhi: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday emphasized the significance of providing education in the local language and mother tongue till class eight.
“On reading the brief prepared by IPE Global, I can proudly say that we are on the right track. Such discussions that bring together eminent policymakers and academicians are significant today. There has to be an emphasis on the importance of imparting education in the mother tongue and local language till class 8,” the Education Minister said while speaking at a program related to girls’ education organized by IPE Global in New Delhi.
Shedding light on the policies undertaken by the government to benefit the girl child, he stated that investing in girls and young women goes a long way in building girl capital.
India has made substantial progress in girls’ education. He highlighted that implementing the National Education Policy, 2020 must be strengthened to ensure that girls reach their full potential and women benefit nationwide.
