The NEP 2020 envisions a massive transformation in education through education system rooted in Indian ethos, contributing to transforming India into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society.
Key Achievements of NEP 2020
- Curriculum Reforms: The 5+3+3+4 structure and NCF-SE promote experiential and competency-based learning.
- Foundational Skills: NIPUN Bharat and Vidya Pravesh have reached over 4.2 crore students across 8.9 lakh schools
- Inclusivity: Over 1.15 lakh SEDG students and 7.58 lakh girls enrolled in residential schools; PRASHAST App supports disability screening.
- Teachers’ training: 4 lakh+ teachers trained under NISHTHA.
- Leveraging Technology: 72% of schools now have internet. Initiatives like Vidyanjali, DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing), PM e VIDYA, e-Jaadui Pitara (AI powered play-based learning), AI Bots (Katha Sakhi, Teacher Tara)
- Testing: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) (2022) is now a key route to undergraduate admissions.
Challenges
- Centre-States Policy divide: E.g. States like Kerala, West Bengal refused to sign MoUs for PM-SHRI schools which requires full adoption of NEP.
- Three-language formula: Implementation challenges with states opposing.
- Institutional Delays: Formation of Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) as a successor to UGC and National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education delayed.
