In India, only 7,000 schools out of around 15 lakh are accredited, or 0.5%. This number was made public on Monday during a one-day colloquium in Mumbai on quality assurance and accreditation of educational programmes.
The National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET) is currently advocating that schools, like colleges and institutions, choose accreditation in line with the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in order to assist parents in making an informed decision at the time of admission.
According to NABET Chairperson PR Mehta, "Accreditation is very necessary to evaluate our educational system as we are moving to a global level." India's Quality Council has a board called NABET.
Mehta added, "Accreditation entails conducting independent audits of educational institutions based on their infrastructure, instructional approaches, and student outcomes. To improve standards and quality and give all students an equal chance, we want to promote a research-friendly environment in the classroom. Education about holistic growth is currently necessary."
Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari stated in his inauguration address that remarkable work needs to be done in the area of schooling. "Government schools are crucial for developing the nation's leadership. Today, private universities offer education at the highest levels. Reputable private institutions in the state and nation ought to take over government schools and give underprivileged students access to a top-notch education." He stated that the Education Promotion Society for India, NABET, and MIT Art, Design and Technology University Pune organised the conclave on Monday.