Question

Who is heading a nine member education panel to frame a new National Education Policy?
1. K. Kasturirangan
2. K J Alphonse Kanamthanam
3. Ram Shanker Kureel
4. M K Sridhar

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : K. Kasturirangan

• HRD ministry has appointed a 9 member panel, headed by space scientist K. Kasturirangan to work on a New Education Policy. The ministry has chosen experts and educationists from wide-ranging backgrounds to be part of the panel. The panel also includes former IAS officer KJ Alphonse Kanamthanam who played a key role in helping Kerala's Kottayam and Ernakulam districts to achieve 100% literacy.
• Hence, one can conclude that a committee led by Chairman Dr Kasturirangan submitted the Draft National Educational Policy 2019 to improve the education structure and expansion of Right to Education (RTE).
• The Draft National Education Policy, 2019 is built on the foundational pillars of Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability and Accountability.