16 Feb 2022 National Award in Educational Administration
National Award in Educational Administration- Today Current Affairs
- Recently the Ministry of Education presented the 5th National Award for Innovations and Best Practices in Educational Administration.
- National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) has instituted ‘National Awards for Innovations and Best Practices in Educational Administration’ (IGPEA) for district and block level education officers.
- NIEPA, under the Ministry of Education is a premier organization concerned with capacity building and research in planning and management of education not only in India but also in South Asia.
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Award Key Points : The Hindu Analysis
- The award was instituted by NIEPA in the year 2014 with the objective of encouraging innovations and better practices in educational administration at the grassroots level to improve the functioning of the public system of education.
Objective: The Hindu Analysis
- To recognize the innovative ideas and practices adopted by the district and block level education officers for effective management of educational administrative system at the district and block level.
Importance: The Hindu Analysis
- Educational officers at the regional level are also an essential link between the administration of the system and the management of the institutional level of education. The role of these officers is important in the process of implementation of policies and programs at the regional level.
- Some of the key areas where the authorities have taken several measures include- ICT access to digital classrooms, use of Facebook and WhatsApp; mobilization of human and financial resources; improving infrastructure in schools, community support and support; skill building, especially improving language skills; Measures related to capacity building of teachers and enhancing the quality of overall work of schools.
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