Expert committee finalises blended learning policy

CEMCA and the Association of Indian Universities organised a meeting of the Expert Committee on National Policy on Blended Learning (NPBL) for higher education, held in New Delhi, India. The primary objective of the meeting was to finalise the draft policy – a document with substantial implications for India’s educational landscape.

Experts underscored several critical aspects of the policy document. They stressed its approach should not be excessively prescriptive but instead, open and adaptable to the diverse needs and resources of institutions, particularly those located in smaller towns and rural areas.

Bridging the digital divide in terms of access and connectivity, as well as addressing gender-based discrimination in access to digital devices, were deemed critical for its successful implementation.