National Education Policy 2020 - Main features
Some of the key features and goals of the NEP 2020 are as follows: To achieve universal access and retention in school education, with 100% gross enrolment ratio from pre-primary to secondary level by 2030. To implement a new 5+3+3+4 curricular structure , based on the cognitive and developmental stages of the learners, with a flexible and holistic approach. To ensure foundational literacy and numeracy for all children by grade 3, with special attention to the socio-economically disadvantaged groups. To promote multilingualism and the power of language, with the mother tongue or local language as the medium of instruction up to grade 5, and preferably up to grade 8 and beyond. To integrate 21st century skills and competencies, such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and digital literacy, across the curriculum and pedagogy. To introduce experiential learning, art-integrated education, and ...