National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: A Hindsight Towards Our Indian Educational Roots

The axle of this study is to trace out the educational implications from ancient education system of India with specific reference to cultural values which would help in the successful implementation of national education policy-2020 of India. This study uses qualitative approach and deploys a mix of desktop and Hermeneutics analysis to trace out the educational implications with specific reference to ‘cultural value’ aspect while seeking perspective from ancient education system of India. The overview of national education policy had been studied and tens of research papers on NEP implementation and innovation aspect along with a deeper study of ancient education system of India were studied to seek a perspective on relevance with current introduced NEP-2020.The study concludes that moving back to our cultural roots in order to witness a headway/progression in the coming future is a wise proposition from national education policy 2020. It is not taking a step back but a pull to accelerate with a great speed just like a catapult. Inspirations from ancient Indian education system like Seva, Tarkik Chintan, Charitra Nirman, Yoga etc. will lead to develop a complete man who will be able to work in any field with skills of critical thinking, educational expertise along with values, empathy, appreciation and love towards own culture and patience and openness to new possibilities and change. KEYWORDS: National Education Policy 2020, hermeneutics analysis, desktop analysis, ancient education system of India.