NEAT initiative

Subject – Governance

Context – a government scheme that helps bridge technical gap

Concept –

Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has announced a new National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT) to use technology for better learning outcomes in Higher Education.
National Education Alliance for Technology (NEAT) a Public-Private Partnership model between the Government and the Education Technology companies of India.
Implementing agency– AICTE
NEAT is an initiative for providing the use of best-developed technological solutions in education sector for enhancing the employability of youth on a single platform for the convenience of learners.
These solutions make use of artificial intelligence for a customised and personalised experience for better learning outcomes and skill development across niche areas.
Currently, 58 global and Indian start-up ed-tech companies are onboard NEAT. They are offering 100 courses and e-resources for a better learning outcome, for developing employable skills as well as overcoming learning loss.
MHRD would act as a facilitator to ensure that the Adaptive Learning Solutions are freely available to a large number of economically backward students.
NEAT is aimed at taking the concept of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCS) platform a step ahead.