National Education Policy 2020 and Its Implementation with Special Reference to Uttarakhand

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 marks a historic shift in India's educational landscape, emphasizing foundational literacy, holistic development, and flexible, multidisciplinary learning. This paper explores the core features of NEP 2020, evaluates its implementation across India with special reference to Uttarakhand and conducts a focused analysis of how the policy has been adopted and adapted within Uttarakhand. The study examines policy objectives, infrastructural challenges, socio-economic factors, and the role of state government initiatives in ensuring NEP 2020's effective realization at the ground level.