Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Derek O'Brien Urges ICSE-ISC Schools to Oppose NEP
Derek O'Brien, a leader from the TMC party, spoke to a group of school principals from ICSE-ISC schools.
He asked them to oppose the New Education Policy (NEP) because he believes it is unfair to the states and was made without talking to them.
He mentioned that states like West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka have their own education policies.
He also said that the NEP is affecting the rights of minority-run schools and that the government is not spending enough on education.
He encouraged people from the Christian community to stay active in public life and highlighted their contributions to education and healthcare.
Derek O'Brien urged ICSE-ISC school principals to oppose the New Education Policy (NEP), calling it anti-federal and framed without consulting states or key stakeholders.
He highlighted that several states, including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, have their own state education policies.
O'Brien claimed that the NEP undermines the rights of minority-run educational institutions, particularly under Article 30 of the Constitution.
He criticized the government's spending on education, stating it has remained stagnant at around 3-4% of GDP, far below the 6% recommended in the NEP.
O'Brien encouraged members of the Christian community to remain visible in public life, highlighting their contributions to education and healthcare.
- Who
- Derek O'Brien, TMC Rajya Sabha leader
- What
- Urged ICSE-ISC school principals to oppose the New Education Policy (NEP)
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- La Martiniere for Girls School, Kolkata
- Why
- Alleged that the NEP is anti-federal and was framed without consulting states or key stakeholders
- Speaker
- Derek O'Brien, TMC Rajya Sabha leader
- Event
- 103rd Annual Conference of the Association of Heads of Anglo-Indian Schools in India
- Location
- La Martiniere for Girls School, Kolkata
- Attendees
- Representatives of over 3,000 ICSE-ISC schools
- States with Own Education Policies
- West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
- Christian-run Institutions
- 54,000 institutions, 6 crore students annually
- Government Spending on Education
- 3-4% of GDP (recommended 6%)
