Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has expressed his appreciation for the innovations being implemented by the School Education Department in adherence to the National Education Policy. He congratulated the department and emphasized that the entire government is committed to ensuring that every child in the state receives an education and progresses. He instructed the department to maintain this dedication and ensure that every child receives essential educational resources such as books, uniforms, scholarships, bicycles, and other necessary facilities on time.
School Education Minister Mr. Uday Pratap Singh informed Chief Minister Dr. Yadav that the MP State Open School Education Board (ISO 9001: 2015 Certified) has introduced 11 innovations for the benefit of students, which have received a positive response. He stated that the board aims to reach every child in the state who wishes to pursue education through open schooling.
Atmanirbhar Madhya Pradesh Scheme
Minister Singh highlighted that point 16.4 of the National Education Policy stresses integrating vocational education to ensure that every child learns skills related to at least one profession. In line with this, the Atmanirbhar Madhya Pradesh Scheme has been launched. Under the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an ambitious pilot project has been initiated through the MP State Open School Education Board to enhance skill development.
Vocational training is being introduced in employment-oriented fields such as handloom, handicrafts, pottery, solar energy, apparel manufacturing, and bamboo art. Those who complete the training will not only gain employment but will also serve as resource persons for vocational courses starting from class 6.