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Assam Governor: Education Must Be Creative, Not Just Theoretical

  • Nishi 
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Assam Governor: Education Must Be Creative, Not Just TheoreticalSaralnama

2020 is the year the National Education Policy was introduced, aiming to prepare students for modern times. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya emphasized this at the North East Education Conclave 2025 in Guwahati. He stressed that education should focus on creative and critical thinking, not just theory. Acharya highlighted India's ancient educational institutions and called for smart classrooms, digital libraries, and e-learning platforms. He noted that Assam universities now offer 20% of courses addressing local needs. The governor urged preparing students as innovative problem-solvers for 21st-century challenges like climate change and health crises. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 11:32 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • 2020 is the year the National Education Policy was introduced, aiming to prepare students for modern times
  • Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya emphasized this at the North East Education Conclave 2025 in Guwahati on 25 Feb 2023
  • He stressed that education should focus on creative and critical thinking, not just theory