Certainly! Here are the important highlights and updates of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in bullet points- Replaces the previous National Policy on Education, 1986.
- Aims to restructure and revamp the education system in India.
- Emphasizes early childhood care and education.
- Introduces a 5+3+3+4 curricular and pedagogical, replacing the previous 10+2 system.
- Focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy in the early years.
- Offers flexibility and choice for students to select subjects across disciplines.
- Encourages vocational education andships for skill development.
- Proposes a multidisciplinary approach in higher education.
- Supports the establishment of the National Research Foundation.
- Promotes technology integration in education and digital literacy.
- Aims to the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education.
- Addresses the issue of teacher training and professional development.
- Aims to increase public investment in education to 6% of GDP.
These points highlight significant changes and updates brought about by the National Education Policy of 2020.