Education Museum, Soon to Exist Says HRD Minister

The government has lately come up with a new initiative i.e. opening an educational museum. The museum is aimed to highlight the history of education in India that belongs to thousands of years' ago.

The Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Prakash Javadekar announced the plan of the government for setting up of the museum at the inauguration of the new campus of the National Museum Institute at Noida. He informed that the government has been working on a policy in order to amend the nomenclature of "deemed universities". They wish to remove the word "deemed". He stated that museums and memorials play a major role in imbibing pride in the history, tradition and culture of India. They are the key reason behind our success in India. History plays a key role in every field. It is important to know and understand that how people used to study 10000 years ago and how progress happened gradually. The Indian culture was very rich at one point of time. At one point of time in history the universities of Nalanda, Takshashila and other Indian institutes were in the position that in the present day the American universities are. In the olden days, India used to be a. great destination for students to learn and grab knowledge. We feel proud of this fact and this forms a part of our culture and history. Freedom fighters and leaders like Tilak and Malviya opened many colleges and schools in order to ensure education for students post freedom struggle. Taking inspiration from such a vibrant history of India, the government is working on the proposal of building the national museum of educational history. PM Modi is highly supportive of this initiative. It is the first time ever that India has got such a PM who is very passionate and keen to enhance the Indian heritage and assets. He takes pride in the Indian culture. Use of latest technologies has been made in these museums. The museum shall not only enhance and enlighten people about the Indian heritage but will also fill respect in their hearts for the Indian culture. He further informed that there are ongoing debates related to a university being called deemed or not. There are many legal scenarios involved herein. It is hoped that soon a university shall be termed as a university. The government is working to chalk out a policy in that regard. Quality education should be the basis of any university. Subjects such as History of Art, Conservation and Museology are in demand across the world.

By: Anuja Aorra

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