A Critical Analysis and a Glimpse of New Education Policy -2020 (original) (raw)

A Lucid Analysis of the New Education Policy 2020

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), 2023

To understand in a nutshell educational policy carried out after the independence of India. To accumulate information about educational reforms carried out in the last seven decades. To interpret the problems of the education sector. To find the existing gap between educational delivery and market demand. To find opportunities and avenues to effectively implement the new education policy in 2020. Research Design: The study uses descriptive research design by using secondary data including research articles published in international journals and books published from 2012 to 2023, which are available for search in the google scholar database. Result/Outcome/Findings of the Study: The paper highlights various educational policies and their lacunas. The study elucidates the evolution of education policies, a comparative analysis of various policies and ways forward to implement National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The SWOC analysis of NEP determines the existing gap and suggests measures for the country's effective inception, adoption and implementation of NEP 2020. Originality/Value: The selection of relevant content for exploration based on the literature survey, segregation of dimensions of old educational policies based on the literature survey and SWOC analysis upon the New Education Policy 2020 is unique in content, review and analysis bringing originality to the derived conclusions.

The Study on National Education Policy – 2019

isara solutions, 2019

Education, as you are aware, is vital to the human resources development and empowerment in the stages of growth of a nation. In any education system, higher education encompassing Management, Engineering, Medicines etc., plays a major role in imparting knowledge, values, and developing skills and, in the process, increase the growth and productivity of the nation. While the Government is committed to providing primary education and certain facilities/subsidies for higher education, given the higher cost involved in the establishment of higher education institutes. The country is showing consistency in economic growth pattern, leading the world in terms of information and technology, modernization various economic activities and pushing for higher share of industries and services sectors of the economy but there is one area which needs reform is “education system”. While it is true that some investments are taking place in the country’s higher education system. Therefore, it is imperative that our educational institutions are equipped with the desired quality and standards which are essentials for transforming the younger workforce into productive ones. Needless to reiterate that in the higher education system focus on use of technology for effective learning by students also need to be encouraged to have cutting edge over our competitors in the globalised world. Thus the paper is focused on the study of an overview of National Educational Policy 2019 and its improvement in the higher educational institutions and the methodology is based on purely secondary data. Hence, the draft policy is an important document outlining policies whose implementation

NEW EDUCATION POLICY 2020: AN ANALYSIS OF ITS IMPACT

International Journal of Human Development and Information System, 2022

New education policy 2020 approved by the Union cabinet of India on 29th July 2020, amid Covid-19 pandemic. The policy is a comprehensive framework to regulate education mechanism in India. It has laid various reforms in education system starting from school level to higher education system and also for the vocational training in rural and urban populations. New education Policy is third of its kind for the Indian subcontinent. The first National Policy on Education, after Independence was promulgated in 1968, second was in 1986 with Indira Gandhi and Rajive Gandhi as Prime minister respectively at that time. National Education Policy was then revised in 1992, in the regime of P.V.Narsimha Rao as the Prime minister. Now this is the third National Education policy with Narendra Modi as Prime minister in 2020.This paper generates a discussion on various outlines of National Education Policy (NEP) and its implications. It will discuss how far it is finding its place in current situation of pandemic and its universalization across the nation.

Analysis of the Indian National Education Policy 2020 towards Achieving its Objectives

International Journal of Management, Technology, and Social Sciences (IJMTS), 2020

Well defined and futuristic education policy is essential for a country at school and college levels due to the reason that education leads to economic and social progress. Different countries adopt different education systems by considering the tradition and culture and adopt different stages during their life cycle at school and college education levels to make it effective. Recently Government of India announced its new Education policy which is based on the recommendations by an expert committee headed by Dr. Kasturirangan, Former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). This paper highlights on various policies announced in the higher education system and compare them with the currently adopted system. Various innovations and predicted implications of NEP 2020 on the Indian higher education system along with its merits are discussed. Finally, some suggestions are proposed for its effective implementation towards achieving its objectives.

A Study of India's New Policy Framework for Education

European Chemical Bulletin, 2023

The collection of laws and regulations that direct how the education system should be run are referred to as "education policy." Education policy is comprised of the guiding principles and policies of the government in the field of education. The legal complexities that surround the applicability of two operational policies, specifically the Right to Education Act of 2009 and the New Education Policy of 2020, have also been cited as a reason for the criticism levelled against the policy. In the long run, any potential ambiguity that may exist between the statute and the newly enacted policy will need to be ironed out by deliberating on particular provisions, such as the age at which children must first enroll in school. In light of this, it is important to point out that previous attempts to pass legislation through the legislative branch of government while operating under the previous regulatory structure were unsuccessful. Natural law states that everything must change, and this includes our societies, nations, and planet. A conceptual discussion is provided to highlight the concept of the national educational policy framework, different sections of the higher education policy of NEP 2020 are highlighted, and the new policy is compared to existing education policy. This research provides a comprehensive framework of the educational system, its policies, and the merits of both the new policy and the current policy.

A thought on the new educational policy!

CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research - Zenodo, 2022

Food, clothing, shelter and education are the basic needs of man in the 21st century. Education in this is a need which once fulfilled, a person does not have to depend on anyone for food, clothing and shelter. Only education should be about that. They say, "Education is the milk of a tiger, whoever drinks it, will roared it." What is the benefit of education if it is not of the right quality or not up to date? Therefore, there is a need for constant changes in the education process. Education is an everchanging process. As above, many needs like food, clothing, shelter change with time. Every citizen needs to be able to meet these needs. For this, education should be at the right level. India completed 75 years of independence. During these nearly 7 decades and before the independence of India, many Education Commissions were appointed. These included commissions like the Woods Report of 1854, Hunter Report of 1882, Reilly Commission of 1902, Radhakrishnan Commission and Kothari Commission after Indian independence and many more. He discussed the exact changes required in this education system and prepared a draft for the government. Recently Dr. A commission appointed under the chairmanship of Kasthurirangan had suggested some changes. The result of this change is the new education policy 2020!

A Review on National Education Policy 2020 and Its Influence on Academics

Journal of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues, 2021

There is a direction in our Indian constitution concerning Article 45 in Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP), which states that all must be equally accessible for education. Since the Education is in Concurrent list, the state has to follow the center's instruction, but it is not mandatory. Now the primary education for children under the age of 6 to 14 years has become the fundamental right under Article 21A. The National Education Policy has made many new educational interventions such as the Midday meal scheme, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan, Navodaya Vidyalas, Kendriya Vidyalayas, etc. This National Education policy focuses on bringing changes in the traditional schooling pattern in school and higher education. The National Education Policy 2020 has been approved by the union cabinet headed by PM Shri. Narendra Modi. Hence replacing the Old National Education Policy, which is 34 years old, to gain globally competitive. The policy is well framed with five major key areas such as accessibility, equality, quality, affordability, and accountability. The United Nations Sustainable Development 2030 Agenda has set a benchmark for the National Education Policy. The National Education Policy is changing the Indian educational system into a globally competitive education system with the required flexibility. The multidisciplinary aspect of the National Educational Policy will become a stepping stone for enhancing students' abilities.

National Education Policy 2020 Ministry of Human Resource Development Government of India

The world is undergoing rapid changes in the knowledge landscape. With the rise of big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, many unskilled jobs worldwide may be taken over by machines, while the need for skilled labour, particularly involving mathematics, computer science and data science, in conjunction with multidisciplinary abilities across the sciences, social sciences and humanities, will be in rapidly increasing demand. With climate change and rapid depletion of natural resources, there will be a sizable shift in how we meet the world's energy, water, and sanitation needs, again resulting in the need for new skilled labour, particularly in biology, chemistry, physics, and climate science. There will be a growing demand for humanities and art, as India moves towards becoming a developed country and among the three largest economies in the world. 0.3. Indeed, with the quickly changing employment and global ecosystem, it is becoming increasingly important that children not only learn but learn how to learn. Education must thus, move towards less content, and more towards learning about how to think critically and solve problems, how to be creative and multidisciplinary , and how to innovate, adapt, and absorb new material in novel and changing fields. While learning by rote can be beneficial in specific contexts, pedagogy must evolve to make education more experiential, holistic, integrated, discovery-oriented, learner-centred, discussion-based, flexible, and, of course, enjoyable. The curriculum must include basic arts, crafts, humanities, games, sports and fitness, languages, literature, culture, and values, in addition to science and mathematics, to develop all aspects of learners' brains and make education more well-rounded, useful, and fulfilling to the learner. Education must build character, enable learners to be ethical, rational, compassionate, and caring, while at the same time prepare them for gainful, fulfilling employment. 0.4. The aim must be for India to have an education system that ensures equitable access to the highest-quality education for all learners regardless of social and economic background. To achieve this, actions must be taken now and with urgency. 0.5. The gap between the current state of learning outcomes and what is desirable must be bridged through undertaking major reforms to bring the highest quality and integrity into the system, from early childhood education through higher education. 0.6. This National Education Policy is the first education policy of the 21 st century, and aims to address the many growing developmental imperatives of this country. This Policy proposes the revision and revamping of all aspects of the education structure, including its regulation and governance, to create a new system that is aligned with the aspirational goals of 21 st century education, while remaining consistent with India's traditions and value systems. The National Education Policy lays particular emphasis on the development of the creative potential of each individual, in all its richness and complexity. It is based on the principle that education must develop not only cognitive skills-both 'foundational skills' of literacy and numeracy and 'higher-order' cognitive skills such as critical thinking and problem solving-but also social and emotional skills-also referred to as 'soft skills'including cultural awareness and empathy, perseverance and grit, teamwork, leadership, communication, among others. 0.7. The rich heritage of ancient Indian Knowledge has been a guiding light for this Policy. The aim of education in ancient India was not just the acquisition of knowledge, as preparation for life in this world or life beyond schooling, but for complete realisation and liberation of the self. World-class institutions of ancient India, such as Takshashila, Nalanda, Vikramshila and Vallabhi set the highest standards of multidisciplinary teaching and research and hosted scholars and students from across backgrounds and countries. The Indian education system produced scholars like Charaka and Susruta, Aryabhata, Bhaskaracharya, Chanakya, Madhava, Patanjali, Panini and Thiruvalluvar, among numerous others. They made seminal contributions to world knowledge in diverse fields, such as mathematics, astronomy, metallurgy, medical science and surgery, civil engineering and architecture, shipbuilding and navigation, yoga, fine arts, chess, and more. Indian culture and philosophy has had a strong influence on the world. These rich legacies to world heritage must not only be nurtured and preserved for posterity but also researched, enhanced and put to new uses through our education system. For instance, they can be integrated into a holistic education to help develop the creativity and originality of students and to encourage them to innovate. 0.8. The teacher and the teacher's condition must and will be at the centre of these changes. The new education policy must help reinstate teachers, at all levels, as the most respected and essential members of our society, because they truly shape our next generation of citizens. It must do everything to empower teachers, and help them to do their job as effectively as possible. The new education policy must help recruit the very best and brightest to enter the teaching profession at all levels, by ensuring teachers their livelihood, respect, dignity, and autonomy, while also installing in the system basic methods of quality control and accountability. 0.9. The new education policy must provide to all students, irrespective of their place of residence, a quality education system, with particular focus on historically marginalised, disadvantaged, and under-represented groups. Education is a great leveller and is the best tool for achieving economic and social mobility, inclusion and equality. Initiatives must be in place to ensure that all students from such groups, despite inherent obstacles, are presented with (and are made aware of) various targeted opportunities to enter and excel in the educational system. 0.10. These elements must, of course, be incorporated in an Indian manner and style, taking into account the local and global needs of the country, and with a respect for and deference to its rich diversity and culture. An instilling of knowledge of all of India and its varied social, cultural, and technological needs, its inimitable artistic, language, and knowledge traditions, and its strong ethics in India's young people is considered critical for purposes of national pride, self-confidence, self-knowledge, cooperation, and integration-and thus, consequently, its continued progress and ascent. Previous policies 0.11. The implementation of previous policies on education has focused mainly on issues of access and equity, with a lesser emphasis on quality of education. The unfinished agenda of the National Policy on Education

TRANSFORMING VISION FOR EDUCATION IN INDIA: NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 2020

Law Brigade Publisher, 2023

The National Education Policy of India 2020, often abbreviated as NEP 2020, is a comprehensive policy document that was approved by the Union Cabinet of India i on July 29, 2020 ii. It outlines the vision for the transformation of the education system in India. The NEP 2020 aims to bring about significant reforms and improvements in the Indian education system, with a focus on several key areas. The National Education Policy of India 2020 is indeed a comprehensive framework that covers education from elementary levels to higher education and vocational training. Its vision extends to transforming the entire education system in India over the course of two decades, with the goal of achieving these transformations by 2040. The policy represents a long-term vision for improving the quality, accessibility, and inclusivity of education in India, and it encompasses a wide range of educational levels and domains. iii The goal of achieving these transformative changes by 2040 represents a long-term commitment to reshape India's education system to be more aligned with the needs of the 21st century and to promote holistic development, creativity, and critical thinking among students. Achieving these goals will require concerted efforts, policy implementation, and investments in education over the coming years. The present paper is about the recent education policy of the Government of India. The study is doctrinal in nature. In line with that, the paper also presents the Transformation made in the education system of India.

National Education Policy-2020: Prospects and Challenges

Research Today, 2023

The National Education Policy 2020 has great potential to completely transform and reform the education system of India. The policy has many segments and features, each of which will not only open the door to knowledge and development but will also set a new hope of development. The National Education Policy is the first education policy of the 21st century, which aims to address the many growing developmental imperatives of the country. The policy proposes to amend and reform all aspects of the education structure, including its regulation and governance, to create a new system aligning with the aspirational goals of 21st century education, while being in line with India's traditions and value systems. The goal of this policy is to embody the educational concept consisting of modern-cum-traditional knowledge & science and to make people more educated, skilled and efficient. Although the concept of a better and brighter future is enshrined in the education policy, but it is a better fact that India faces enormous difficulties in meeting the requirements of the modern workforce as well as targets of the policy. The problems that India's education sector is facing include inability to complete appropriate curriculum, quality teachers, financial resources, adequate infrastructure facilities, diversity, accessibility of technology, coordination between centre and state, bureaucratization, lack of innovation etc.