National Education Policy 2020: Transforming India's Education System for Sustainable Development
Keywords:
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Digital skills, Vocational training, NIPUN Bharat scheme, Early childhood education, Digital healthcare education, Telemedicine trainingAbstract
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims to revolutionize India's education system by 2030, replacing the 1986 policy and introducing a flexible, student-centered approach. It follows a "5+3+3+4" structure, emphasizing entrepreneurship, digital skills, and vocational training at both school and university levels. NEP 2020 promotes multiple entry and exit points, fostering research, innovation, and employability through apprenticeships and skill-based education. Discussed the various literature’s work in transforming India’s educational system for sustainable development by employing NEP 2020 policy. It concluded that NIPUN Bharat scheme was launched to achieve foundational literacy and numeracy by 2026-27. The policy integrates technology-driven learning, including digital healthcare education, telemedicine training, and data analytics, ensuring better healthcare outcomes. With a non-binding linguistic framework, it supports multilingual education, enhancing inclusivity. Additionally, NEP 2020 focuses on improving school infrastructure, flexible curricula, and digital platforms to create a sustainable and globally competitive education system. By fostering quality education and innovation, NEP 2020 is a blueprint for India’s educational and sustainable development goals.
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