05/01/2026
RAAPTI Welcomes Union Education Minister’s Statement on NEP and Its Transformative Vision
Professor Jawahar Lal Raina, Chancellor, RAAPTI (World Leaders in Skill Development), has wholeheartedly welcomed the statement of the Hon’ble Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan that the National Education Policy (NEP) will bring the country’s new generation out of the Macaulay mentality and reconnect education with India’s civilizational ethos, skills, and self-reliance.
Professor Raina stated that the National Education Policy 2020, announced on 29 July 2020, is a historic and visionary reform that marks a decisive shift from rote-based, colonial-era education to a learner-centric, skill-oriented, and value-driven education system. The policy’s focus on holistic development, experiential learning, multilingualism, vocational integration, and employability aligns perfectly with the aspirations of a New India.
Welcoming the bold and decisive implementation of NEP by the Modi Government, Professor Raina said that this policy has the potential to liberate young minds from outdated frameworks, nurture creativity and innovation, and prepare students not just for jobs, but for life, entrepreneurship, and nation-building.
Highlighting RAAPTI’s long-standing contribution, Professor Raina emphasized that RAAPTI has been a pioneer, frontrunner, and leader in skill development, online education, and on-the-job education in India. He noted with pride that RAAPTI has been successfully running its School Skill Project since 1999, much before skill education became part of national policy discourse. Through this initiative, RAAPTI has consistently worked to integrate practical skills, vocational exposure, and industry relevance into school education.
“The NEP validates what RAAPTI has believed and practiced for over two decades—that skills, values, and knowledge must go hand in hand. The policy is not just an educational reform, but a cultural and economic transformation,” Professor Raina remarked.
RAAPTI reaffirms its commitment to actively support and strengthen the implementation of the National Education Policy through innovative programs, institutional partnerships, and skill-based initiatives that empower learners and contribute to India’s journey towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Issued by:
RAAPTI – World Leaders in Skill Development
Office of the Chancellor
Professor Jawahar Lal Raina