The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has hosted its first international Sahodaya Conference in Dubai, marking a major step in globalizing Indian education. The event, titled “1st International & 31st Annual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes – 2025,” took place on November 4-5 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, UAE. Over 1,000 school leaders, educators, and stakeholders from CBSE-affiliated schools worldwide attended, focusing on the theme “Rooted in Wisdom, Rising with Vision: Reimagining Education through NEP 2020.” This is the first time the annual forum has been held outside India, highlighting CBSE’s push for international collaboration.
The conference gathered principals, teachers, and policymakers from India and abroad, with a special emphasis on the Gulf region. There are over 100 CBSE schools in the UAE alone, and 213 across the Gulf serving about 250,000 students. Key objectives included building partnerships among global CBSE schools, creating strategies to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, showcasing new teaching methods, and promoting holistic education that builds critical thinking, creativity, and global citizenship skills.
At the inauguration, CBSE Chairperson Rahul Singh announced major updates: starting from the 2026-27 academic year, subjects in Class 9 will be offered at standard and advanced levels in ten subjects. He also unveiled the CBSE Global Curriculum 26, an affordable program rooted in Indian values yet aligned with world standards. Consul General of India in Dubai, Satish Kumar Sivan, praised the event for strengthening education ties in the region. Author Sudha Murthy spoke on nurturing students’ unique potential with compassion, while Additional Secretary Dheeraj Sahu highlighted NEP 2020’s role in creating flexible, inclusive learning through schemes like Samagra Shiksha.
The two-day event featured sessions, a cultural extravaganza on November 3 at Indian High School Dubai, and a musical night with artist Stephen Devassy. This conference boosts CBSE’s global presence, fostering innovation and cross-cultural exchanges for better education outcomes.
FAQs [Frequently Asked Questions]
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What is the theme of the CBSE Sahodaya Conference 2025?
The theme is “Rooted in Wisdom, Rising with Vision: Reimagining Education through NEP 2020.” It focuses on blending traditional wisdom with modern strategies for holistic student development worldwide. -
How many participants attended the conference?
Over 1,000 school leaders, educators, and stakeholders from CBSE schools in India and abroad joined. The event emphasized Gulf region ties with 213 CBSE schools serving 250,000 students. -
What key announcements were made at the event?
CBSE Chairperson Rahul Singh revealed two-level subjects from Class 9 in 2026-27 and the CBSE Global Curriculum 26. These aim to offer flexible, globally competitive education rooted in Indian values.