Lok Sabha Question No. 3280 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-09
Subject: Objectives of New Education Policy
Ministry: Education
Asked by: S. Ramalingam, Thomas Chazhikadan, P. C. Mohan, Shyam Yadav Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3280 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2021

## Objectives of New Education Policy

3280.  SHRI RAMALINGAM S.: SHRI THOMAS CHAZHIKADAN: SHRI P.C. MOHAN: SHRI SHYAM SINGH YADAV:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is concentrating on achieving the objectives of the New Education Policy (NEP) in a time-bound manner and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has consulted all the stakeholders like UGC, AICTE, CBSE and Kendriya Vidyalayas in this regard and received suggestions/ objections from State Governments and concerned stakeholders and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has taken note that the new National Education Policy (NEP) is suffering from the flaws like clarity on how it is to be implemented and overcome the pressures of the old education system and if so, the details thereof? and

(d) the remedial measures being taken by Government to address the same?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a) :  The  National  Education  Policy  2020  (NEP  2020)  provides  different  timelines  as  well  as principles and methodology for its implementation. Accordingly, Ministry and other implementing  agencies  under  its  purview  have  already  started  taking  initiatives  towards implementation of National Education Policy 2020 to achieve the  objectives  as  envisaged  in NEP 2020. As per NEP 2020, implementation of the Policy requires multiple initiatives and actions,  which  will  have  to  be  taken  by  multiple  bodies  in  a  synchronized  and  systematic manner.  Further,  in  pursuance  of  the  goals  and  objectives  of  the  NEP  2020  and  to  assist States/UTs  in  its  implementation,  Ministry  of  Education  has  developed  an  indicative  and suggestive NEP Implementation Plan for School Education.

(b): A detailed consultation process with various stakeholders including UGC, AICTE, CBSE and Kendriya Vidyalays have been held before and after announcement of National Education

Policy 2020. Further, suggestions have been invited from States / UTs Government and also from  other  stakeholders  through  MyGov  platform.  There  has  been  wide  publicity  with  a positive and encouraging response from stakeholders on NEP 2020. However, State of Kerala and Tamil Nadu have expressed their concerns on certain issues related to the NEP, 2020.  A series  of  workshops  have  been  held  with  States/UTs  to  address  their  concerns  and  also  to discuss innovative ideas for NEP implementation.

(c)  and  (d):  The  National  Education  Policy  was  framed  in  1968.  Subsequently,  the  National Policy on Education was framed in 1986 for which Programme of Action was issued in 1992. More than three decades have passed since then. During this period significant changes have taken place in our country, society economy, and the world at large. New technologies have transformed the way in which we live, work, and communicate with each other with easy flow of information and knowledge, within the country and across the world. Nations and economies are  more  connected  now.  The  corpus  of  knowledge  has  vastly  expanded  and  research  has become  multi-disciplinary,  and  far  more  collaborative.  Skilled  manpower  is  in  demand globally. Innovation is at the core of global leadership. In order to achieve these objectives, a new Education Policy was needed. Accordingly, after detailed deliberations/consultations with various stakeholders, the National Education Policy 2020 has been announced on 29.07.2020 after  a  period  of  34  years.  The  National  Education  Policy  2020  (NEP  2020)  is  the  first education  policy  of  the  21st  century  and  aims  to  address  the  many  growing  developmental imperatives of our country. The Policy proposes the revision and revamping of all aspects of the education  structure,  including  its  regulation  and  governance,  to  create  a  new  system  that  is aligned with the aspirational goals of 21st century education, including SDG4, while building upon India's traditions and value systems.

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