Prakash Javadekar (educational policy)

Prakash Javadekar is an Indian politician known for his role in shaping educational policy during his tenure as Minister of Human Resource Development from 2014 to 2019. He emphasized the importance of digital education, introduced the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) to assess higher education institutions, and focused on improving the quality of education in schools and colleges. Javadekar advocated for initiatives like the National Education Policy (NEP), aiming for a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to learning, enhancing vocational training, and promoting skill development to better prepare students for future challenges in the workforce.