Pralhad Joshi stepped onto the dais at the CBSE complex in Dwarka, declaring that India’s education system has become a "marks‑wadi" where students and parents obsess over scores. He said the focus on marks hinders real understanding and confidence.
The minister linked the problem to the National Education Policy 2020, which explicitly calls for a shift away from rote learning toward experiential methods. He warned that rote drills trap knowledge in books, making it useless when applied.
The CBSE Experience Centre, a 6,000‑square‑foot space, showcases 12 broad zones and 21 exhibits. Visitors walk through a timeline that traces CBSE’s evolution from 1935 to the present, with archival photos and documents.
Joshi noted the cost of a marks‑centric mindset: children’s interests go unexamined and learning becomes a test‑taking exercise. He urged parents to let go of the obsession with grades.
The centre will open to students, teachers and parents this week, offering a hands‑on look at how educational practices can change. The launch is expected to spark debate among educators about how best to implement experiential learning across India.