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10.55041/IJSREM.NEP035
Volume:
10 |
6 |
Jun 2026
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1-6
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
License:International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing free use and distribution with proper attribution.
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Government Degree & PG College for Women
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 represents a paradigm shift in India’s education system by placing holistic and multidisciplinary education at the core of learning. The policy redefines education as a process of all-round development—intellectual, social, ethical, emotional, and physical—rather than the mere acquisition of subject-specific knowledge. By encouraging learners to engage with diverse disciplines such as sciences, humanities, arts, commerce, vocational studies, and Indian knowledge systems, NEP 2020 seeks to foster broader perspectives and a deeper understanding of real-world challenges. Holistic multidisciplinary education plays a crucial role in enhancing employability, creativity, and innovation by aligning educational outcomes with evolving societal and economic needs. However, the effective implementation of this approach faces several challenges, including curriculum restructuring, teacher preparedness, assessment reforms, and infrastructural limitations, particularly at the grassroots level. This paper examines the implementation of multidisciplinary education in accordance with the guidelines of NEP 2020, with a special focus on its benefits for holistic development and the challenges involved in translating policy vision into practice. The study highlights the need for systemic support and capacity building to ensure that NEP 2020 successfully transforms Indian education into a multidisciplinary, inclusive, and future-ready system capable of nurturing responsible citizens and globally competent professionals.
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Emphasizing holistic and multidisciplinary education in the light of NEP 2020 marks a paradigm shift in India’s educational philosophy. By fostering flexibility, inclusivity, and innovation, the policy aims to nurture responsible citizens and globally competent professionals equipped to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving world. Holistic and multidisciplinary education under NEP 2020 represents a paradigm shift from content-centric to learner-centric education. If implemented effectively, it has the potential to transform Indian education into an inclusive, flexible, and future-ready system that nurtures innovation, equity, and excellence. The emphasis on holistic and multidisciplinary education under the National Education Policy 2020 represents a decisive shift toward reimagining education as a means of comprehensive human development rather than mere knowledge acquisition. By integrating diverse disciplines, promoting flexibility in learning pathways, and fostering critical thinking, creativity, ethical values, and life skills, NEP 2020 seeks to prepare learners for the complexities of a rapidly changing global society.However, the success of this vision depends largely on effective implementation, sustained institutional support, continuous teacher capacity building, and curricular innovation. When these conditions are met, holistic and multidisciplinary education can transform India’s education system into an inclusive, learner-centric, and future-ready framework—one that not only enhances employability but also nurtures responsible citizens capable of contributing meaningfully to national progress and global well-being.
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