A Descriptive Study Of Salient Features Of New Education Policy 2020 And Its Impact On Education

Abstract

The Government of India has enacted the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, an upstart and all-encompassing reform aiming at modernizing the educational sector. The policy places a focus on pupils' overall development, encouraging critical thinking and encouraging innovation. It makes several significant improvements, including the adoption of a 5+3+3+4 structure, which guarantees early childhood care and education as well as a flexible approach to learning. The development of a multidisciplinary approach, which allows students to select areas of their interest and enthusiasm, is one of the key effects of NEP 2020. This transition from rote learning to skill-based education allows students to study a variety of areas and improves their employability in the cutthroat labor market. Additionally, the strategy emphasizes the use of technology and digital tools in the classroom to increase accessibility and inclusivity of education, particularly during pandemics.Furthermore, NEP 2020 places a strong emphasis on educator professional development and training, giving teachers the tools they need to embrace cutting-edge teaching strategies and keep up with changing educational trends. The New Education Policy 2020 has the ability to transform India's educational system and give its students the tools they need to successfully meet future challenges by addressing the gaps in the country's current educational system and promoting a student-centric learning environment. Researcher had considered sample of 330 respondents from education sector to know Salient Features of New Education Policy 2020 and its impact on education and concludes that there is significant impact of NEP 2020 on education.