Guwahati, 19 Oct 2025

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya called for education based on creative and critical thinking at the North East Education Conclave 2025. Speaking on Saturday, he said the National Education Policy 2020 helps prepare students for today's needs.

Governor highlights importance of practical learning

The governor said students today want more than just book knowledge. They want to learn through real experiences and new technology. He talked about smart classrooms, digital libraries, and learning outside school as important for modern education. Acharya said Assam universities are already teaching some subjects through hands-on projects. They are also changing some courses to help with local problems.

Education needed to solve big problems

Acharya said education should prepare students to solve big problems like climate change and health crises. He wants students to become problem-solvers and start their own businesses, not just look for jobs. The governor also talked about India's old schools like Nalanda. He said they taught more than just facts – they helped build good character too. Acharya said education should prepare students to solve big problems like climate change and health crises. He wants students to become problem-solvers and start their own businesses, not just look for jobs. The governor also talked about India's old schools like Nalanda. He said they taught more than just facts – they helped build good character too. Guwahati, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has stressed on making education based on creative and critical thinking, and said it should not be confined to theoretical…

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The North East Education Conclave 2025 ended with a call for new ways of teaching and learning in the region. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.

Updated 19 Oct 2025, 11:23 IST; source: link