An Analysis of Teachers' Perceptions of the National Educational Policy: A Study Conducted in Udupi District

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 represents a comprehensive framework aimed attransforming the education landscape of India. This policy outlines a vision to revamp theeducational system, emphasizing inclusivity, flexibility, and quality. Key highlights includechanges in curriculum structure to promote holistic development, integration of technology forenhanced learning outcomes, and a renewed focus on foundational literacy and numeracy. TheNEP 2020 also advocates for multilingual education, promoting cultural diversity andknowledge exchange. Moreover, it proposes structural reforms in governance and accreditationto ensure accountability and transparency. This paper is aimed at exploring the awareness andunderstanding of the perceptions of the teachers about the NEP in the Udupi district. The studyinvolves the administration of a structured questionnaire and the collection of data throughdirect personal interviews with teachers of twenty schools in the Udupi district. The studyreveals that the teachers are aware of the NEP, have sufficient training required, and understandthe curriculum and pedagogical changes. The study concludes that teachers in the Udupidistrict understand and appreciate the role of NEP in their professional development