National Education Policy 2020

This article is about the recent education policy of the Government of India. For the bygone policies, see National Policy on Education.
National Education Policy
Created2020
Commissioned byMinistry of HRD, Government of India
SubjectEducation
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The National Education Policy of India 2020 (NEP 2020), which was started by the Union Cabinet of India on 29 July 2020, outlines the vision of new education system of India.[1] The new policy replaces the previous National Policy on Education, 1986.[a]

Shortly after the release of the policy, the government clarified that no one will be forced to study any particular language and that the medium of instruction will not be shifted from English to any regional language.[2] The language policy in NEP is a broad guideline and advisory in nature; and it is up to the states, institutions, and schools to decide on the implementation.[3] Education in India is a Concurrent List subject.[4]

The policy has faced criticism from multiple scholars and educationists for its hasty implementation, with some calling it a threat to equitable education. Its implementation has also led to nationwide protests across India.[5][6]

  1. ^ Nandini, ed. (29 July 2020). "New Education Policy 2020 Highlights: School and higher education to see major changes". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 30 July 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  2. ^ Vishnoi, Anubhuti (31 July 2020). "No switch in instruction medium from English to regional languages with NEP '20: HRD". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 15 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
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  4. ^ Chopra, Ritika (2 August 2020). "Explained: Reading the new National Education Policy 2020". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 August 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  5. ^ The Hindu Bureau (28 July 2023). "NEP is a threat equitable education, say educationists". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  6. ^ M, Siksha (12 January 2024). "Student Groups To Stage Nationwide Protests Against NEP At Jantar Mantar". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 15 October 2024.


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