National Education Policy - 2020: An Overview

Education is the foundation stone of the nation as it plays a powerful role in the growth and development of the citizens and its country. India’s first Education Policy was passed and implemented in 1986. After thirty-four years, the National Education Policy (NEP) for India has been updated, revised and approved on 29 July 2020. The policy signifies a huge milestone for India’s Education system, which will certainly make India an attractive destination for higher education world-wide. The policy is based on the pillars of “Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability, and Accountability”. These pillars will transform India into a vibrant knowledge hub in future. NEP 2020 emphasizes systemic and institutional improvements to regulation, governance and promotion of multidisciplinary academics and research in Indian higher education systems. The new education policy is a positive reflection of India’s existing education regime. It has some very impressive and appreciable propositions. But implementing any policy in a diversified country like India is always full of issues and challenges. This research paper highlights the aims, salient features, issues, advantages, disadvantages, challenges and opportunities of new National Education Policy 2020 in India