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NEAT 3.0

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In News 

  • Recently, the Union Education Minister launched National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT) 3.0.

More in News 

  • Currently, more than 12 lakh socially and economically disadvantaged students have received the benefits of free ed-tech course coupons worth over ?253 crores under NEAT 3.0.

National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT)

  • About:
    • The Ministry of Education had announced NEAT as a Public-Private partnership model between the Government (through its implementing agency AICTE) and the Education Technology companies across India.
    • It is an initiative to provide the use of best-developed technological solutions in the education sector to enhance the employability of the youth on a single platform for learners’ convenience.
      • These solutions use artificial intelligence for a personalised and customised learning experience for better learning outcomes and skill development in niche areas.
  • Aim:
    • To bring the best technological products in education pedagogy on a single platform for the convenience of learners. 

Significance 

  • It will be a game-changer in bridging the digital divide, especially among the economically disadvantaged students and also in fulfilling the knowledge-based requirement of India and the world.
  • It bridges the gap between ed-tech companies, academic institutions and students with its B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer) model.

Source: BS

 
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