Sibal launches CBSE courses on Mass Media, Geospatial Practices

Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal launching the CBSE's courses Mass Media Studies and Geospatial Practices in New Delhi on July 19, 2010.

Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal launched the Central Board of Seconday Education's (CBSE) courses on Mass Media Studies and Geospatial Practices here today.

The courses will be offered by the CBSE at the senior secondary level, initially on a pilot basis for 33 schools.

Agreements in this regard were signed by CBSE Chairman Vineet Joshi and Whistling Woods International, with whom the Board is partnering for the Mass Media courses and between the CBSE and Rolta India Ltd for the Geospatial Studies programme.

The two private sector partners will provide curriculum support to CBSE and impart training to teachers.

Mr Sibal said it was important to prepare children for the 21st century, which is going to one of enormous challenges. He said the launching of these courses was a step towards preparing them for such challenges.

He said that while the mass media was a harbinger of challenges, geospatial sciences had a unique place in the national technology revolution. He said the courses would provide students greater choices.

Mr Sibal said much larger efforts were required in the area of vocational studies. He said both school and university education must strive to open up non-traditional areas of human endeavour for sustenance.

"As new career opportunities are beckoning students, we must be prepared to address their needs," he added.

NNN