Nagaland to Implement NEP 2020 in All Schools by 2025, Introduces Major Educational Reforms

The Nagaland State Level Education Committee (SLEC), led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, announced the statewide implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 across government and private schools beginning the 2025 academic year. Key changes include the adoption of the NEP’s 5+3+3+4 structure, as well as upgrades, downgrades, and amalgamations of select government schools.

The SLEC introduced significant measures to improve educational standards and accessibility. Six Government Middle Schools (GMS) across Kohima, Dimapur, and Mon districts will be upgraded to Government High Schools (GHS), with further upgrades planned for select schools in Ikishe village. Meanwhile, schools with persistently low or zero enrollments—54 GMS and 13 GHS—will either be downgraded or merged with neighboring schools. Teachers from under-enrolled schools will be reassigned to schools with staffing shortages.

The committee also instituted a mandatory approval process for opening new private schools, which must operate under registered societies. The formation of a State School Standards Authority (SSSA) and the Nagaland State Quality Assessment and Accreditation Framework (SQAAF) was also approved, aimed at enhancing quality and assessment standards across schools.

Further initiatives include converting unfilled educational posts into high-need roles and creating the Nagaland Education Service to establish streamlined standards across the education sector. The SLEC will establish a committee to oversee these transitions, working with Personnel and Administrative Reforms and Finance Departments for effective resource allocation.

This comprehensive reform package underscores Nagaland’s commitment to aligning with national education goals and enhancing educational opportunities for all students.

Source: Times of India
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