RELEVANCE OF VALUE EDUCATION AND SPIRITUALISM IN NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 2020

The National Education Policy (NEP-2020) aims to promote ethical values, human and constitutional values among youth and citizens by introducing significant reforms in the education system. The policy recognizes the crucial role of education in promoting values-based learning and inculcating a sense of social responsibility among young people and citizens. This abstract aims to highlight the importance of inculcating ethics, human, and constitutional values among youth and citizens in the light of NEP 2020. NEP 2020 emphasizes the need to integrate values-based education into the core curriculum at all levels of education. Swami Vivekananda emphasized the importance of values in personal and societal development. He believed that values like courage, faith in oneself and God, patience, and perseverance are crucial for success. He also highlighted the significance of purity, kindness, and service to others as vital components of a good and ethical life The policy proposes significant reforms in the education system that focus on integrating values –based learning into the core curriculum, training teachers, and promoting experimental learning. By doing so, the NEP 2020 aims to create responsible and ethical citizens who can contribute positively to society.