MUMBAI: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today said that the Government has no plans to make any changes in the constitutionally guaranteed reservation in the new education policy.
Speaking to reporters here at state BJP head office, he clarified that the Government has not finalised the new Education Policy and that the draft policy is yet to be placed before the Union cabinet for debate.
“The Government will place the draft before education experts for a debate and thereafter the draft policy will be made ready to be placed before the cabinet,” he said.
“As far as reservations are concerned, it is the constitution which provides for it (for reserved categories) and we have no plans to make changes in reservations,” he added.
The Government wants to usher in all-inclusive quality education that places emphasis on social justice and accountability of those entrusted with imparting education, Javadekar said. (AGENCIES)
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