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Anurag Singh Thakur highlights VBSA Bill as next phase of India's educational transformation

Hamirpur/NewDelhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Reflecting on the achievements of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Hamirpur MP and former union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur highlighted the significant transformation underway in India's education system, with a greater emphasis on flexibility, inclusivity and global competitiveness.
He noted that the policy has encouraged multidisciplinary learning, expanded academic flexibility and promoted the integration of modern technology and vocational education.
In a statement released by the BJP on behalf of Thakur on Friday, he observed that initiatives such as the Academic Bank of Credits have created greater flexibility in higher education, while skill-based learning and modern pedagogical approaches are helping equip students with the competencies required for the 21st century. At the same time, the policy seeks to preserve India's rich cultural heritage and knowledge traditions within the education system.
He stated that the proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 (VBSA) represents the next phase in the ongoing transformation of India's higher education sector. The proposed framework seeks to strengthen coordination between academic institutions and key sectors such as defence, finance, space and technology, to promote research, encourage innovation and align academic curricula with emerging industry requirements.
Thakur further noted that extensive consultations with stakeholders across multiple sectors on the provisions of the Bill are important for developing a coordinated and future-ready higher education ecosystem. Such efforts aim to strengthen institutional governance, empower India's youth and advance the country's vision of becoming a globally competitive, knowledge-based economy.
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