National Education Policy, 2020–An Observational Study On Policies In Higher Education In India

Abstract

Education being one of the major services directly impacting the nation’s growth, the sector has been ever growing with changing nature of national and international demands.  The globalization has brought significant demands for changes in the education sector and keeping in view of the national and international expectations, Government of India initiative Education Policies to enhance the access, facility and empowerment of people through implementation of policies. Right from the inception of Kothari Commission on Education, the Education Policies introduced in India have focalized on various dimensions such as value spent on education, providing equitable opportunities, Universal Enrollment and empowering School Education, Professional Education, Higher Education and strengthening of education to all.

Objectives: The paper presents the study on scenario of Government spent on expenditure to Education Sector and present the critical issues  on New Education Policy, 2020 pertaining to Higher Education. An Attempt is made to present the key observations on NEP, 2020 with an aim to draw challenges ahead for implementation of policy.

Methodology: Study is based on Descriptive Research Design and sources of data primary include Economic Survey Reports, reports of MHRD, UNO and NITI Aayog Reports.

Key Observations: Study explored the policy statements and its concerned issues pertaining to Higher Education.  Study further drawn insights on the new Education Policy, 2020 and issues to be considered for the effective implementation of NEP, 2020.