Odisha Aligns Education with National Curriculum Framework

The Odisha government has established a 16-member committee to align the state's curriculum framework with the National Curriculum Framework as part of the National Education Policy, 2020. Chaired by Prof Nityananda Pradhan, the committee will facilitate the local contextualization of the education system across schools in Odisha.

In a significant move towards educational reform, the Odisha government has created a 16-member committee to bring the state's curriculum in sync with the National Curriculum Framework. This initiative is part of the broader National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 implementation strategy.

The School and Mass Education department has stated that a state steering committee will work under the leadership of Prof Nityananda Pradhan, a retired principal of the Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal. The committee's primary role is to harmonize the State Curriculum Framework (SCFs) with the national guidelines while addressing local needs.

This alignment marks the execution of the NEP 2020, employing a structured 5+3+3+4 educational system that emphasizes foundational learning and progressive education stages. Effective from this academic year, the policy aims to enhance early childhood education and revamp the entire schooling framework in Odisha.

(With inputs from agencies.)