India, July 1 -- What are the top three reforms needed in the education sector at present?

The present policy lacks emphasis on the public-private partnership model. It should permit the private sector to build social infrastructure to aid holistic development especially in the social sector with an outreach to the underprivileged sections of the society. The private sector needs to be given a greater role. The proposal of three-language learning being made compulsory has not gone down well with many State. It would be a good idea for students to opt to learn their mother tongue. Edtech should be an integral part of the National Education Policy as its perception and application due to the COVID-19 pandemic has changed altogether.

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