Abstract:
Education has long been recognized as the cornerstone of national development, shaping
societies, economies, and individual destinies. In India, the evolution of education policies has
been a reflection of the country's socio-economic aspirations, addressing critical concerns of
access, quality, and equity. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 represents a paradigm
shift in India's approach to education, seeking to modernize the system to meet the demands of
the 21st century while preserving the nation's rich cultural heritage and diversity. This policy
proposes a holistic, flexible, and learner-centric framework that aims to nurture creativity,
critical thinking, and innovation among students, thereby preparing them for global
competitiveness.
