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What is NEP 2020?

The National Education Policy of India 2020 (NEP2020) is a policy framework initiated by the Union Cabinet of India on July 29, 2020. It represents a significant overhaul of India's education system, replacing the previous National Policy on Education of 1986. The NEP 2020 provides a comprehensive framework covering all levels of education, from elementary to higher education, and includes provisions for vocational training in both rural and urban areas of India.

The primary aim of NEP 2020 is to transform the Indian education system by 2030, making it more inclusive, flexible, and multidisciplinary. Key features of the policy include:

  • Early Childhood Care and Education: Emphasis on the development of foundational skills and the introduction of a new curricular structure that includes Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE).
  • School Education Reforms: Introduction of a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure corresponding to ages 3-8, 8-11, 11-14, and 14-18 years, replacing the old 10+2 system.
  • Higher Education Reforms: Establishment of multidisciplinary institutions and flexibility in subject choices. The policy also emphasizes the use of technology in education and the promotion of research and innovation.
  • Language Policy: The policy suggests that the medium of instruction should preferably be the mother tongue or regional language up to at least Grade 5. However, it clarifies that no language will be imposed on anyone, and it is up to the states, institutions, and schools to implement this guideline.
  • Vocational Education and Training: NEP 2020 aims to integrate vocational education into mainstream education, ensuring that students acquire practical skills alongside academic knowledge.

    • Overall, NEP 2020 seeks to create an education system that is adaptable to the needs of the 21st century, fostering holistic development and critical thinking among students. The policy provides a broad set of guidelines, with implementation left to the discretion of states and educational institutions.



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