Fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries
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Feedback Note (by all IAS officers / State Department Officers)
Section 1: Officer Name and Details:
● Name :
● Designation :
● Batch :
● Current Posting :
Section 2: Feedback for Fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries
1. Name of the topic
(Choose from the topics of the conference)
Higher Education: Knowledge Economy
2. Policy Gaps and Challenges
(Current policy challenges, administrative and implementing challenges with respect to the topic
selected)
i. Lack of sufficient and advanced infrastructure facilities is one of the major
challenges that must be addressed as a first step.
ii. Productive collaborations between higher academic institutions and Industries are
significantly low.
3. Potential Solutions
(Can potentially highlight new technology solutions, scope for convergence with other schemes/
programmes, etc.)
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i. Encouragement of advanced level research in academic institutes providing funds and
accelerating the process for approval of research projects.
ii. Skill building courses must be introduced in the trending fields of research.
4. Best Practices
(Highlights the practices, which are sustainable, replicable, scalable, monitorable, etc. Can also
highlights the block/district/ State level practices)
i. Increasing the number of collaborations between academic institutes, industries and
research centers.
ii. Upgrading the digital infrastructure in academic institutes to promote the use of up-to-date
tools of education.
1. Name of the topic
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(Choose from the topics of the conference)
Early Childhood Education: Laying the Foundation
2. Policy Gaps and Challenges
(Current policy challenges, administrative and implementing challenges with respect to the topic
selected)
i. Inadequate resources and learning materials is a cause of concern.
ii. Lack of awareness among people of rural and remote areas about Early Childhood
Education.
3. Potential Solutions
(Can potentially highlight new technology solutions, scope for convergence with other schemes/
programmes, etc.)
i. Increase the awareness among general public by taking up more active policies.
ii. Enhance the communication facilities to make the schools easily accessible to all.
4. Best Practices
(Highlights the practices, which are sustainable, replicable, scalable, monitorable, etc. Can also
highlights the block/district/ State level practices)
i. Flexible curriculum to make education interesting for child and keep them engaged all the
time in an interactive learning environment.
ii. Holistic development must be focused on with highly trained educators. Time to monitoring
of the skills and knowledge acquired is an integral part of advanced education system.
Name of the topic
(Choose from the topics of the conference)
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Schooling – Building Blocks
2. Policy Gaps and Challenges
(Current policy challenges, administrative and implementing challenges with respect to the topic
selected)
i. Rural and remote areas lack proper communication systems leading to inaccessibility of
education institutes for all students.
ii. Lack of awareness among people of all sections about importance of education and
educational institutes also hinders the growth of long-term educational goals.
3. Potential Solutions
(Can potentially highlight new technology solutions, scope for convergence with other schemes/
programmes, etc.)
i. Upgradation of curriculums for a more advanced student centric approach with regular
training of teachers to keep them updated in latest educational tools and methods.
ii. Innovative ideas need to be introduced to develop critical and scientific thinking among
students from a very young age.
4. Best Practices
(Highlights the practices, which are sustainable, replicable, scalable, monitorable, etc. Can also
highlights the block/district/ State level practices)
i. Skills and knowledge-based assessment systems needs to be introduced in order to develop
human resources with high practical knowledge of subjects. Feedbacks of students, teachers
and parents must be included to continuously monitor progress and development.
ii. All the latest technology must be integrated in the schooling systems with a view to keep all
teachers and students engaged in a collaborative environment. This integration is a very
important part of the new education system.
Name of the topic
(Choose from the topics of the conference)
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Skilling: Future Ready Workforce
2. Policy Gaps and Challenges
(Current policy challenges, administrative and implementing challenges with respect to the topic
selected)
i. Practical skills and hands on training is lacking in the education system which hinders the
development of a ready to work human resource. Students require additional vocational
training courses to work in the sectors of their competencies.
ii. Emerging technologies are not getting the required importance as a result a gap between
acquired knowledge and real-life applications arise.
3. Potential Solutions
(Can potentially highlight new technology solutions, scope for convergence with other schemes/
programmes, etc.)
i. More focus should be given on training on skills during education by strengthening the ties
between academic institutions, research institutes and industries. An efficient partnership
between public institutions and private firms to ensure ready to work graduates.
ii. Digital methods of learning without going the traditional formal way must also be
encouraged with long term goals in focus.
4. Best Practices
(Highlights the practices, which are sustainable, replicable, scalable, monitorable, etc. Can also
highlights the block/district/ State level practices)
i. Internships and projects must be made available for students to enhance their practical skills
from a young age. Focus must be on job or work driven knowledge during education. A
more data centric approach must be used in evaluation and regular monitoring of progress.
ii. Problem solving skills must be developed among students by involving them in team works,
extension activities bringing them closer to the real-life challenges.
Name of the topic
(Choose from the topics of the conference)
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Sports & Extracurricular: Beyond Classrooms
2. Policy Gaps and Challenges
(Current policy challenges, administrative and implementing challenges with respect to the topic
selected)
i. Schools lack proper playgrounds and sports equipment to promote student participation in
sports activities. Trained teachers for sports and extra-curricular activities are not available
for students’ proper guidance.
ii. Lack of sufficient funding for sports and extracurricular activities are hindering the
promotion of such activities.
3. Potential Solutions
(Can potentially highlight new technology solutions, scope for convergence with other schemes/
programmes, etc.)
i. Increased funding and encouraging students to participate in competitions to showcase their
talent and skills thereby creating an environment of positive engagement in sports and other
extra curriculars.
ii. Regular assessment of sports and extracurricular related activities must be taken side by side
along with traditional education assessment systems.
4. Best Practices
(Highlights the practices, which are sustainable, replicable, scalable, monitorable, etc. Can also
highlights the block/district/ State level practices)
i. A diverse number of extracurricular activities must be made available for students to choose
from in educational institutes to progress side by side with classroom learnings.
ii. Proper funding and sports facilities along with scope for advanced training must be given to
students to make them excel in their respective fields of interest. Both physical and mental
health awareness programs must be regularly undertaken for youths to promote good habits
for a healthy lifestyle, importance of mental well being and stress management. Focus
should be on offering proper training on developing physical health through regular
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exercises.
