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"NEP2020 in Action: Exploring Its Aspirations, Implementation Hurdles, and Contribution to India’s Development Vision"

Author(s) Mr. MANISH TRIPATHI, Prof. Dr. SOMESH shukla
Country India
Abstract India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047 rests on the strength of its education system—a foundation that shapes future innovation, equity, and economic resilience. The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP2020) offers a bold, long-overdue roadmap for educational reform, aiming to overcome long-standing challenges such as low foundational literacy, unequal access, limited employability, and a growing digital divide. This paper explores how well NEP2020 aligns with the nation’s development goals through an in-depth, qualitative examination of key policy initiatives, national education data (including ASER, UDISE+, NSSO, and NFHS), and contemporary scholarship. While the policy introduces transformative ideas—like early childhood care, integration of vocational education, teacher training, and digital learning platforms—its impact has been constrained by uneven implementation, especially in marginalized and rural communities. Structural issues such as inadequate funding, fragile governance systems, and limited industry-academic collaboration continue to stall progress. The analysis highlights the urgent need for decentralized planning, better infrastructure, targeted support for teachers, and community engagement to bridge these gaps. Ultimately, the study concludes that while NEP2020 holds great promise, realizing its potential will require not just good policy, but sustained commitment, inclusive practices, and adaptive strategies rooted in India’s diverse realities.
Keywords Educational Reform in India
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-15
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.51148

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