New Delhi: Venakaiah Naidu Vice President on Thursday warned that problems related to access, quality and affordability may be emphasized with the Covid-19 pandemic and exclude many students in the process, and calling for an inclusive approach to online and long distance education.
While sucking the power of online education “digital bridge” for people in remote areas, it emphasizes that care must be taken not to exclude students from weaker socio-economic parts and make “Digital Divide”.
Safe! You have managed to throw your voteogin to see results to improve access and affordability of the internet, especially in rural areas, Naidu underlines the need for implementation of fast projects such as Bharat Net.
The vice president wants an institution to carry out the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities to prioritize providing electronic devices to schools and students from more socially and economically weaker parts, according to official statements.
Naidu also recorded a lack of online courses in Indian and called for personal players in the educational technology sector to offer content in more regional languages.
In this context, he remembers the tools developed by all Indian Councils for technical education (AICTE) recently translated English content online to 11 Indians and called for more efforts like that.
“Online education should not remain a privilege of some, but it becomes the ultimate tool for democratization of real education in India,” Naidu emphasizes.
Almost discussed the celebration of the first foundation day of the Central University of Andhra Pradesh, Ananthapuramu, from the official residence here, the vice president noted how higher education could be a great economic catalyst for the community, bringing development to an area and even spur growth.
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Paying attention to positive externalities of higher education, Naidu calls for encouraging more “internationalization” of Indian universities.
He gives examples of the top global universities that attract international talents every year and have grown rapidly as a center of excellence, providing economic benefits for the host country.
To achieve university internationalization, Naidu emphasizes the need to promote diversity between faculties and students also to collaborate proactively with famous global universities.
He suggested encouraging Indian universities to open a global campus, which will also increase the value of Indian education brands.
Naidu also wants universities to be involved and work with local communities, utilizing their fields of expertise.