<h1>Defence Minister Stresses Joint Effort by Central and State to Enhance Education, Citing New Education Policy's Role</h1> Defence Minister emphasized the shared responsibility of the central and state governments to provide quality education to future generations, ensuring they are both future and globally ready. Speaking at the National Science Day event, he highlighted the New Education Policy's efforts to transform education by incorporating practical and research elements. He underscored the importance of science in national development, citing its role in achieving agricultural self-sufficiency and economic growth. The minister reiterated that education is a concurrent subject under the Indian Constitution, requiring a collective national effort to prepare the youth for global challenges.