Kerala Governor calls National Education Policy 2020 India's first decolonisation step
'When we attained independence, it was limited to political freedom. Now the challenge is whether we are ready to be part of a broader transformation,' he said.Addressing the gathering, which included Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, Arlekar also underlined that the vision of Viksit Bharat was not just about economic progress but about the overall development of society as a whole.(With PTI inputs)- EndsMust Watch
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