National Education Policy (2020)

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National Education Policy 2020 (2020)
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India

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4545938National Education Policy 20202020Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India

National Education
Policy 2020

Ministry of Human
Resource Development

Government of India

Chapter	Contents	Page No.
	Introduction	3
PART I. SCHOOL EDUCATION
1	Early Childhood Care and Education: The Foundation of Learning	7
2	Foundational Literacy and Numeracy: An Urgent & Necessary Prerequisite to Learning	8
3	Curtailing Dropout Rates and Ensuring Universal Access to Education at All Levels	10
4	Curriculum and Pedagogy in Schools: Learning Should be Holistic, Integrated, Enjoyable and Engaging	11
5	Teachers	20
6	Equitable and Inclusive Education: Learning for All	24
7	Efficient Resourcing and Effective Governance through School Complexes/Clusters	28
8	Standard-setting and Accreditation for School Education	30
PART II. HIGHER EDUCATION
9	Quality Universities and Colleges: A New and Forward-looking Vision for India’s Higher Education System	33
10	Institutional Restructuring and Consolidation	34
11	Towards a More Holistic and Multidisciplinary Education	36
12	Optimal Learning Environments and Support for Students	38
13	Motivated, Energized and Capable Faculty	40
14	Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education	41
15	Teacher Education	42
16	Re-imagining Vocational Education	43
17	Catalyzing Quality Academic Research in all Fields through a New National Research Foundation	45
18	Transforming the Regulatory System of Higher Education	46
19	Effective Governance and Leadership for Higher Education Institutions	49
PART III. OTHER KEY AREAS OF FOCUS
20	Professional Education	50
21	Adult Education and Life Long Learning	51
22	Promotion of Indian Languages, Arts and Culture	53
23	Technology Use and Integration	56
24	Online and Digital Education: Ensuring Equitable Use of Technology	58
PART IV. MAKING IT HAPPEN
25	Strengthening the Central Advisory Board of Education	60
26	Financing: Affordable and Quality Education for All	60
27	Implementation	61
	List of Abbreviations used	63

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