Maharashtra to regulate private coaching, implement NEP emphasis on skills
Big changes are coming to education in Maharashtra. The state plans to bring in a new law to regulate private coaching classes.
This comes alongside the rollout of the National Education Policy (NEP), which focuses on mother tongue and skill-based learning.
School Education Minister Dada Bhuse and Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil shared these updates this week.
Skill-based education mandatory in schools, colleges
Skill-based education is now mandatory at both school and college levels, so expect more hands-on projects and practical training.
As Patil put it, students need "practical knowledge" to get ready for jobs.
The government is also teaming up with industries to help students become more employable.
Meanwhile, Navi Mumbai's EduCity will soon host 50 top global universities.
For private schools, new standards mean limits on fees and stricter enrollment rules: at least 30 students per urban school and 20 per rural one for official recognition.