National policy on Education (2020)
What is National Education Policy 2020 The National Education Policy of India 2020 (NEP 2020), approved by the Union Cabinet of India on 29 July 2020, outlines the vision of the new education system of India. It replaces the previous National Policy on Education, 1986. The vision of the policy is to build an education system rooted in Indian ethos that contributes directly to transforming India by providing high-quality education to all, thereby making India a global knowledge superpower. Highlights of National Education Policy (NEP 2020) for school education 1. Focus on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) & Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) 2. Curtailing dropouts and ensuring universal access at all levels of school education 3. Learning Should be Holistic, Integrated, Enjoyable, and Engaging 4. Teacher Empowerment 5. Equitable and Inclusive Education: Learning for All 6. Standard-setting and Accreditation for School Education 7. Adoption of pedagogically sound ...