analytical comparison between NPE and NEP on ECCE basis.
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ABSTRACT:
The NEP 2020 was approved by the Union Cabinet of India on 29 July, 2020. The Ministry of Human
Resource Development formed a committee headed by former ISRO Chairman Dr K Kasturirangan,
who outlined the vision of India’s new education system. The New Education Policy addresses challenges
faced by current education system such as Quality, Affordability, Equity, Access and Accountability. NEP
2020 envisions an India-centric education system that contributes directly to transforming our nation
sustainably into an equitable and vibrant society filled by knowledge and by providing high-quality
education to all. This article emphasizes the major differences between the current education policy i.e.,
New policy education of 1986 and New education policy of 2020. An attempt had been also made to
figure out the challenges in the existing policy that led to the emergence of NEP 2020. A brief analysis has
also been made on the highlights of the NEP 2020. The data has been collected through various sources
i.e., journals, reports, print media and various other government websites. This article is purely based on
secondary data. Though NEP 2020 has new targets to be achieved by 2035, nevertheless it has its own
merits and limitations and the efforts have been made to highlight them. As NEP 2020 is one of the most
promising policies which have been introduced and the question relies on to what extent the objectives of
the policy will be achieved
1. INTRODUCTION
Education is fundamental for achieving full human potential, developing an equitable and just society and
promoting national development. Providing universal access to quality education is the key to India’s
continued ascent and leadership on the global stage in terms of economic growth, social justice and
equality, scientific advancement, national integration and cultural preservation as mentioned in Directive
Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties. India’s previous 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, and Affordability & Accountability”
and will transform India into a vibrant knowledge hub. NEP 2020 emphasis systematic and institutional
improvements to regulate govern and promote multidisciplinary academic and research in Indian HEIs.
NEP 2020 has marked an epoch development in the educational landscape of India. The policy envisions
an Indian centred education system compatible to transform India to a vibrant knowledge society.
Remarkably, the thrust area of the new education policy is to make the system of education well-resourced
and multidisciplinary by the consolidation of multiple educational institutions and disciplines which
constantly strives to deliver the needs.1. INTRODUCTION
Education is fundamental for achieving full human potential, developing an equitable and just society and
promoting national development. Providing universal access to quality education is the key to India’s
continued ascent and leadership on the global stage in terms of economic growth, social justice and
equality, scientific advancement, national integration and cultural preservation as mentioned in Directive
Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties. India’s previous 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, and Affordability & Accountability”
and will transform India into a vibrant knowledge hub. NEP 2020 emphasis systematic and institutional
improvements to regulate govern and promote multidisciplinary academic and research in Indian HEIs.
NEP 2020 has marked an epoch development in the educational landscape of India. The policy envisions
an Indian centred education system compatible to transform India to a vibrant knowledge society.
Remarkably, the thrust area of the new education policy is to make the system of education well-resourced
and multidisciplinary by the consolidation of multiple educational institutions and disciplines which
constantly strives to deliver the needs.