Draft policy suggests that 'no detention policy' should be there til class V. Host of other suggestions have been given in the draft policy. More facilities for reading SanskritThe draft policy paper also adds that facilities for teaching Sanskrit at the school and university stages will be offered on a more liberal scale. "The no detention policy will be limited up to class V and the system of detention will be restored at the upper primary stage," the draft inputs paper says. At present Central and State Boards of Education conduct examination for class X and XII. In the draft, put out by the ministry, it is mentioned that the present provisions of no-detention policy will be amended, as it has seriously affected the academic performance of students.

Source: dna June 29, 2016 17:37 UTC