Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced significant reforms aimed at shifting India's education system from a degree-centric model to one emphasizing skills, entrepreneurship, and apprenticeships. He highlighted a growing gap between academia and industry, stating that companies now prioritize practical abilities and innovative thinking over formal degrees. Reforms under the National Education Policy (NEP) will integrate skill development and work experience into the curriculum to meet evolving industry demands for 'solutions' rather than just 'certificates'.