NEP 2020 turns 5: How India’s schools & colleges are being reimagined
EdexLive Desk
Five years ago, India unveiled the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, an ambitious roadmap to make education modern, inclusive, and flexible for every learner, from toddlers to PhD scholars.
The rigid school model made way for a new structure focusing on early childhood care, foundational literacy, playful learning, and all-around growth.
Initiatives like NIPUN Bharat, Bal Vatikas, and Vidya Pravesh ensure children aged 3-8 receive a strong start with fun activities, mother tongue learning, and better classrooms.
From DIKSHA’s 133-language content to PM eVidya’s TV lessons, technology is making quality education accessible to every corner and in the child’s own language.
Rigid degrees are out, flexible entry-exit, Academic Bank of Credit (ABC), and online learning are in! India aims for 50% higher education enrollment by 2035.
From boosting girls’ PhDs to funding big research and collaborating with top global universities, India’s campuses are becoming global and inclusive powerhouses.
As NEP 2020 turns five, India’s classrooms are becoming more creative, digital, and diverse, shaping students for a future where they can thrive anywhere.