Draft National Education Policy 2016; National Fellowship Fund; social justice, harmony in syllabus

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Draft National Education Policy 2016?

1) Curriculum will cover the issues of social justice and harmony and legal measures in order to avoid social discrimination.
2) A National Fellowship Fund, primarily designed to support the tuition fees, learning materials and living expenses will be created.
- Published on 01 Aug 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
 
  • Curriculum will cover the issues of social justice and harmony and legal measures in order to avoid social discrimination.
  • With the objective of encouraging merit and promoting equity, a National Fellowship Fund, primarily designed to support the tuition fees, learning materials and living expenses for about 10 lakh students will be created.
  • A zero tolerance approach on gender discrimination and violence will be adopted.
  • There will be dedicated funds for R&D to strengthen disability studies in higher education.

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