Views and Counterviews Sambit Nath

The new National Education Policy (NEP) is the first holistic reform that lay out a compelling, ambitious agenda for education reform and aims to completely change education system in India. It’s the first of its kind on education since the Constitution of India was created more than seven decades ago. The NEP can be seen as a continuation of the ideals and principles listed out in the Constitution, as the Policy itself claims to ‘‘build an equitable, inclusive, and plural society as envisaged’ in the Constitution’. Lofty goals, however, the changes listed in the NEP, if implemented correctly, have the enormous potential to bring Indian education to global levels and completely reform society. Yet, as few have noted, without concerted action, the NEP’s promise will remain unfulfilled.

In this episode Dr. Nath discuss on the issue and share his opinion and views on the subject.  

In this episode, we discussed on “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” or the self reliance plan for India. Though Atmanirvar Bharat Abhiyan is mainly plan to cut down India's dependence on imports, it doesn’t undermine liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation by favouring protectionism. However, is it possible attend self reliance without protesting its own core industries?

The slogan of self reliance is not new. We have PSUs created in the 60's and 70's to bring self-reliance to the country. But the model could not be successful. So, does self reliance mean, government will paves its way to private companies and only a handful of private companies will lead the show.

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In this episode, Sambit discussed on the effect of lockdown on different social classes in India. Lockdown has differential effects on different strata of the society. For daily wagers, labourers and marginal section of the society it was an unbearable burden. With their livelihood gone in the air and no immediate respite from the pandemic, approximately 70% people in India stares at an unpredictable future. If you like the views made or have any counterviews, please write to us at viewsandcounterviews@outlook.com.

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Covid-19 has brought some of the most challenging situations for India and the world. Governments across geography are finding it difficult to contain the pandemic as well as maintain the economic activities. The maximum effect of the lockdown is felt on marginal labourers, daily wagers, casual and migrant workers and small scale business owners. Though we have stimulus packages by various Governments, can we handle the situation in some other  way. I discussed the matter with Dr Golak Bihari Nath. It's a father- son discussion on the matter. 

Welcome to my first recording for this pilot for the podcast “Views and Counterviews”. We believe we can take or make a constructive criticism through meaningful dialogue and that's why the podcast.