Implication of India's National Education Policy 2020 in Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges

The objective of this article is to ascertain the role of libraries and information centres as well as the National Education Policy, 2020. These possibilities haven't been made explicit in NEP, though. Nonetheless, libraries that have high-quality digital resources must convey high-quality instruction. NEP 2020 calls for the introduction of a number of educational levels, including foundational, preparatory, middle, secondary, undergrad, post-graduation, research, and lifelong learning. NEP has highlighted the importance of libraries in a variety of contexts, such as the promotion of reading culture and the preservation of the nation's cultural legacy. Additionally, library professionals must find innovative ways to enhance and boost the impact of academics in higher education by practicing fixed librarianship. Librarians play a crucial role in implementing NEP 2020, requiring them to develop necessary skills and adopt a growth mindset. They must be proactive in transforming libraries to achieve the objectives and ensure their readiness for the implementation process. The librarian must work with teachers to promote the NEP's key ideals and best practices in education. They can accomplish this by pursuing passion projects in cluster groups while keeping a service-oriented mindset. The library should function as a central hub for personnel and educational materials, partnering with administration, the local community, and national and international funding agencies.