With the appointment of noted educationist Dr Kireet Joshi as its first executive chairperson, the recently set up Gujarat Educational Innovations Commission (GEIC) is expected to embark on its mission of bringing a revolution in the education system in Gujarat. Joshi is now an education adviser to chief mi
nister Narendra Modi. Principal secretary (education) Hasmukh Adhia on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Joshi. "The state government made his appointment 15 days ago and now GEIC is functional. It will be the apex body for education in the state. It will conceive innovations in the field of education system that will be based on Indian philosophy of education," Adhia said. GEIC has the powers to bring in changes in the education system right from the primary level to higher education stage in the state. It has 13 members, including chief minister as ex-officio chairperson and the state education minister as ex-officio vice-chairperson.The secretaries to departments like education, primary education, finance, and director of Gujarat Council of Educational Research and Training, chairperson of Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, and the vice-chancellor of one state university will be the ex-officio members of the commission. Besides, four full-time members will be appointed in the GEIC.
nister Narendra Modi. Principal secretary (education) Hasmukh Adhia on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Joshi. "The state government made his appointment 15 days ago and now GEIC is functional. It will be the apex body for education in the state. It will conceive innovations in the field of education system that will be based on Indian philosophy of education," Adhia said. GEIC has the powers to bring in changes in the education system right from the primary level to higher education stage in the state. It has 13 members, including chief minister as ex-officio chairperson and the state education minister as ex-officio vice-chairperson.The secretaries to departments like education, primary education, finance, and director of Gujarat Council of Educational Research and Training, chairperson of Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, and the vice-chancellor of one state university will be the ex-officio members of the commission. Besides, four full-time members will be appointed in the GEIC.For further details visit at:www.dnaindia.com/india/report_geic-gets-functional-head_1268313
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