Need to develop world class higher education institutes: Education Minister

New Delhi  Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday underlined the need to develop world class higher educational institutions to prepare 21st century-ready students.
“We need to develop forward looking, responsive, world class higher educational institutions to prepare 21st century-ready students. We have to work to ensure access, inclusivity, equitability, affordability and quality in higher education,” he said while addressing the valedictory session of 3-day Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam (ABSS) at Varanasi.
The ABSS concluded on Saturday with education leaders resolving to work collectively for transforming India into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society.
The Minister said “we must bring in a transformative education system rooted in Indian values, thoughts and sense of service”.
He said that this Shiksha Samagam is a step towards establishing India as a knowledge-based superpower.
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