Role of new education policy 2020 in the educational development of New India

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 [5], introduced after a gap of 34 years, signifies a bold and ambitious reform in the Indian education system. It addresses key structural, pedagogical, and policy-level gaps to transform India into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society. The policy lays strong emphasis on holistic, multidisciplinary, and learner-centric education while integrating traditional knowledge with modern pedagogies. This paper explores the foundational principles, structural reforms, and long-term vision of NEP 2020, assessing its role in fostering inclusive and quality educational development in the context of a