Merits and demerits of new education policy 2020

Abstract

India’s first Educational Policy was passed and implemented in 1986. After thirty-four years, the National Education Policy (NEP) for India has been updated and approved on 29 July 2020.The policy signifies a huge milestone for India’s education system, which will certainly make India an attractive destination for higher education world-wide. The policy is based on the pillars of “Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability, Accountability” and will transform India into a vibrant knowledge hub. The present study depicts an overview of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, salient features of the policy and distinguishes the strengths and weakness of the policy.