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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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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