Educationist and mathematician ATB Bose
Kochi : Education reforms introduced under National Education Policy (NEP) should be implemented only after assessing whether they are beneficial to children, educationist and mathematician ATB Bose said while inaugurating Shiksha Samvad 2026 at Gokulam Park Convention Centre in Kochi. Therefore, measures introduced in its name, including changes in examinations and training, should be assessed based on their suitability for the age and needs of children.
Bose said principals and teachers should not accept directives from educational boards without analysis. They should assess the need for proposed changes and submit their recommendations to the authorities concerned, he said. Referring to the transition from the Gurukul system to the British model of education, Bose said it had brought a major change in the nature of education. Bose said NEP was a policy framework and not a law passed by Parliament. Greater importance should be given to creativity and other skills among students,” he said.
The conference is being held to discuss contemporary issues in the unaided school education sector at the national level. the British model largely confined education within four walls While the Gurukul system exposed children to a broad and open environment. “The intense competition in entrance examinations such as the joint entrance examination (JEE) should not lead to an education system that places excessive emphasis on rote learning and memory.
A state-level conference as part of Shiksha Samvad 2026 will be inaugurated on Tuesday by home minister Ramesh Chennithala. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news. Download the TOI App.