Gujarat Minister meets Prime Minister Modi in Delhi

New Delhi

Gujarat Education Minister Shri Bhupendrasinh Chudasama on Saturday called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at his residence here. It was a courtesy call meeting.

Shri Sudhir Kumar, Secretary, Food & Civil Supplies, Government of India also called on Gujarat Minister Shri Bhupendrasinh Chudasama at Gujarat Bhawan.

Gujarat Minister discussed the issues on National security Food Act being implemented in the State with Secretary.

Chudasama earlier on Saturday while attnding the Consultation meeting with the state Governments for New Education Policy organized by Ministry of HRD, appealed the policy makers to design the education policy in a way that the educated youngsters can be empowered to take up skilled jobs in the growing economy in country. The economy has expanded manifold and the aspirations of our youth have also increased, he added.

He praised the sincere efforts of Government of India in seeking views of the State Governments before finalizing the new Education Policy, in true spirit of federalism.

He also apprised that the Government of Gujarat has planned to convene meetings of subject experts and eminent educationists right from primary education to higher education, ensuring inclusive and participatory approach from the village level.

He stressed on inculcating discipline, yoga and cultural ethos in the forthcoming new education policy.

Gujarat Minister also suggested the Government of India may consider giving incentives to States which show the maximum increase in expenditure on education sector. He further suggested the new policy should encourage participation of the larger society, trusts and other organizations in primary, secondary and higher education.

To ensure the availability of quality teachers, Gujarat Minister emphasized on regular teachers’ training, career advancement opportunities, incentives like assured housing facilities and avenues for research to make teaching an attractive profession.

Union HRD Minister thanked the Gujarat Chief Minister and Education Minister for agreeing to host the International Conference on Education being organised by the Government of India towards the end of this year at Gandhinagar.

Shri Arvind Agarwal, Addl. Chief Secretary (Education) and Shri Mukesh Puri, Principal Secretary (Higher and Technical Education) attended the meeting.