Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Education Minister Celebrates NCERT's 65th Foundation Day
NCERT, a key education organization, celebrated its 65th birthday.
The Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, called NCERT a 'Gyan-Kumbh,' emphasizing its role in education.
The event highlighted the importance of making people skilled.
A book on great people of Odisha was launched, as well as the Diksha 2.0 initiative.
A former ISRO Chairman, S. Somanath, spoke about how NCERT books shaped his career and that improvements in content regarding India’s heritage are underway.
The event celebrated NCERT's role in shaping future generations.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended NCERT's 65th Foundation Day.
Pradhan launched Diksha 2.0 and a book on Odia personalities.
NCERT was described as a 'Gyan-Kumbh' by the Education Minister.
Former ISRO Chairman S. Somanath praised NCERT's books and acknowledged the importance of curriculum.
Somanath highlighted the need for better representation of India's heritage and science.
- Who
- NCERT and Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Celebrated 65th Foundation Day
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned, implied to be in the current year.
- Where
- New Delhi (implied)
- Why
- To emphasize NCERT's role in education and nation-building
- Event
- NCERT 65th Foundation Day
- Speaker
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Key Focus
- Improving knowledge and competence
- Guest Speaker
- Former ISRO Chairman S. Somanath
- Initiatives Launched
- Diksha 2.0, book on Odisha personalities
Sources
NCERT Marks 65th Foundation Day, Unveils Bal Vatika TV Channel & DIKSHA 2.0 With AI Tools
NCERT Launches Bal Vatika TV Channel, DIKSHA 2.0 With AI-Powered Tools
NCERT launches Bal Vatika TV channel & DIKSHA 2.0 on its 65th foundation day
NCERT’s responsibility is to make the people competent, improve knowledge levels: Dharmendra Pradhan