The NEP-2020 Calls for Every Girl in India to be Literate by 2035: Venkaiah Naidu

By: WE Staff | Saturday, 16 July 2022

The National Education Policy-2020, according to Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, mandates that by the year 2035, every girl in India shall be literate (NEP-2020).

He urged the females to step forward, learn, invent, and take advantage of chances in various fields.

On Friday, Mr. Venkaiah Naidu took part in Maris Stella College's diamond jubilee celebrations. He commended the college administration for providing ladies with a top-notch education over the previous 60 years.

“Maris Stella College is maintaining high standards and the alumni of the institution are in good positions in different countries,” he said.

“No country can progress without women empowerment. Educational institutions should design syllabus accordingly and strive to provide skill-based training for girls in colleges and universities,” he said.

He suggested that school administrators form partnerships with businesses and train students in fields that are in demand.

Mr. Venkaiah Naidu emphasised the importance of women's participation in many sectors while expressing concern about the low percentage of women in the workforce in the nation.

He asserted that gender inequality has taken on a dangerous form in society and that everyone should work to eradicate it.

Personality Development

“Post Independence there was growth in girl child literacy, but it is still not up to the mark. Girls should take up higher education. In some fields, women are proving their talent and are creating miracles,” the Vice-President said.

“Education is not only for getting jobs but it should develop the person in all aspects. Institutions should focus on teaching morals and values along with education,” Mr. Venkaiah Naidu opined.

The celebrations included participation from the Vijayawada MP Kesineni Srinivas, the Collector S. Dilli Rao, the Vijayawada East MLA Gadde Rammohan Rao, Sr. Theresa Thomas, the Principal Secretary A.R. Anuradha, the college principal Sr. Jasintha Quadras, staff members, and students.