The notice calls for comments on proposed amendments under the National Education Policy Act, 1996. It concerns the repeal of the proviso on the Practical Music Programme offered by external examination bodies, with a phase-out period mentioned and an effective date of 1 January 2027. The document also sets out changes to related policy paragraphs and annexures.
This may be relevant to schools, learners and external music examination bodies mentioned in the notice.
Evidence from source
call for comments on the proposed amendment to the following Policies
Supports: The notice calls for comments on proposed amendments under the Act.
The repeal of the Proviso on Practical Music Programme will become effective from 1 January 2027.
Supports: The notice states the effective date mentioned in the summary.
There has been a transitional arrangement to allow the affected institutions to continue offering the Practical Music Programme for the period (2024-2026) as a phase-out period
Supports: The notice mentions a phase-out period in the summary.