EDUCATIONAL POLICIES IN INDIA: A SURVEY-BASED ANALYSIS OF AWARENESS AND IMPLEMENTATION

Education policies and initiatives are vital for shaping the educational landscape, promoting skill development, and ensuring inclusivity in learning. This study analyzes various national education policies, focusing on their effectiveness, impact, and challenges. The research awareness associated with these policies through an online survey of 250 stakeholders, including students, teachers, and education professionals. The findings reveal significant awareness of major initiatives like NEP 2020 and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, yet limited knowledge of others, such as Unnat Bharat Abhiyan and Ishan Uday. While ongoing infrastructural challenges and funding gaps persist, the effectiveness of digital learning platforms and teacher training programs is moderate. Respondents emphasize the need for improved collaboration between educational institutions and industry and a stronger focus on practical skills. This research contributes to the discourse on educational reforms and the demand for skill-based learning, providing recommendations for policymakers to enhance the implementation of educational initiatives.