Lok Sabha Question No. 2472 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-04
Subject: Non-Alignment of NEP 2020 in Lakshawdeep
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2472 ANSWERED ON-04/08/2025

## Non-Alignment of NEP 2020 in Lakshawdeep

2472.  Shri Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  Department  of  Education  in Lakshadweep  continues  to  operate  with  an  outdated  administrative  structure  not aligned with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  restructure  the  Directorate  of  Education into  two  specialized units for  Elementary  and  Secondary  Education and if  so,  the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to appoint dedicated Government officials to improve administrative focus and accountability, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the details of timeline and strategy proposed by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

(a):    Ministry  of  Education and  the  Directorate  of  Education,  UT of  Lakshadweep, are actively aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and has undertaken several initiatives  to  implement  its  recommendations  in  a  phased and structured manner. Key reforms include the establishment of the State School Standards Authority (SSSA) with CBSE as the designated authority, implementation of  the  Foundational  Literacy  and  Numeracy  (FLN)  mission  under  NIPUN  Bharat, introduction of Bal Vatika classes in all nursery schools, and observance of Bagless Days as per national guidelines. Holistic Progress Cards have been introduced in all schools, and regular orientation and training sessions are conducted for teachers and school heads based on NEP and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). Schools across different islands have been reorganized into School Complexes to encourage  collaboration,  while  curricular  reforms  include  the  adoption  of  NCERT textbooks, activity-based learning, and Bridge Programmes for Classes V and VIII. These  efforts  reflect  the  Government's  commitment  to  progressive  and  contextsensitive NEP implementation, despite geographical and logistical challenges of the UT of Lakshadweep. (b):  The  Directorate  of  Education,  UT  of  Lakshadweep  functions  as  a  single integrated  unit  ensuring  unified  planning  and  coordination  across  school  stages. Within  this  unified  structure,  functional  divisions  exist,  with  dedicated  wings  and 2020. Curriculum design, pedagogy, teacher development, digital initiatives, training, and

nominated nodal officers handling responsibilities aligned with NEP data systems are all planned stage-wise.

(c):  To  ensure  accountability,  school  monitoring  responsibilities  are  assigned  to Principals, Headmasters, and Cluster Resource Persons (CRPs), all of whom have received  leadership  training  to  support  NEP  implementation.  Subject  Resource Groups have been created across disciplines, including in FLN, Holistic Progress Cards, and NCF-based curriculum, while administrative officers at the Directorate level handle stage-specific supervision. Regular academic audits, inspections, and reviews help ensure transparency and alignment with NEP objectives.

(d):    In  line  with  the  guidelines  issued  by  the  Ministry of Education,  Directorate of Education,  UT  of  Lakshadweep  is  following  a  phased  implementation  model  for NEP since 2021. The initial phase focused on orientation and awareness, followed by  the  launch  of  NIPUN  Bharat  and  baseline  assessments  in  2022.  In  2023,  Bal Vatika  classes,  digital  learning  initiatives,  and  NEP-aligned  teacher  training  were introduced along with the implementation of Bagless Days. The year 2024 focused on  piloting  the  Holistic  Progress  Card  and  orienting  schools  to  the  NCF-based curriculum.  Future  strategic  priorities  include  strengthening  digital  infrastructure, capacity  building  for  school  leadership,  development  of  localized  textbooks  and teaching-learning materials, and  a  focused  shift toward  green  and  inclusive schooling.

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