The Influence of NEP 2020 on Business English Education for Engineering Professionals: A Critical Examination of Challenges and Prospects

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 represents a pivotal transformation in the Indian education landscape, promoting a focus on multilingual education, skill-oriented learning, and alignment with industry needs. This in-depth analysis investigates the implications of NEP 2020 on the pedagogy of Business English within engineering curricula, employing systematic document analysis alongside a comprehensive literature review. The research delves into the specific policy frameworks, their execution parameters, and pertinent academic discourse to elucidate both the challenges and opportunities inherent in policy implementation. The study culminates in providing data-driven recommendations aimed at curriculum refinement, advocating for the development of a multilingual workforce that remains competitively viable on a global scale.