On 1 September 2024, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi created a storm by criticizing the state curriculum, stating it falls significantly short compared to the curriculum developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
At the centenary celebrations of KTCT aided primary school and KTCT girls’ higher secondary school in Chetpet, Ravi remarked, “The curriculum provided by the State Board in Tamil Nadu is considerably inferior to that of the national curriculum.”
He shared his observations from visits to various higher education institutions in Tamil Nadu, noting that students demonstrated limited knowledge in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and robotics. He also pointed out concerns about their overall intellectual abilities.
Governor Ravi highlighted that the state board school syllabus lags significantly behind others like NCERT and lacks competitiveness, which is evident in the academic standards of institutions. Therefore, he encouraged students to look beyond the confines of this syllabus.
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Ravi praised women’s role and emphasized their crucial contribution to India’s development. “For the first time in a millennium, a historic transformation has occurred, leading to the emergence of a new India. Our aspirations are beginning to take shape,” he said. He encouraged students to explore modern entrepreneurship.
Ravi stressed the importance of the next 25 years for India’s progress. “Our country is brimming with energy, vibrant personalities, and passion. By 2047, as we mark the centenary of Independence Day, India will emerge as a superpower. The power and contribution of women will be vital to achieving this goal,” he concluded.
At the centenary celebration of K.T.C.T. Aided Primary School and Girls' Higher Secondary School in Chetpet, Chennai, Governor Ravi highlighted unprecedented opportunities for the youth including the young women in the rising new Bharat under the leadership of Hon'ble PM… pic.twitter.com/7SM1ExPXve
— RAJ BHAVAN, TAMIL NADU (@rajbhavan_tn) September 1, 2024
(With Inputs From DT Next)
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