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Paper ID:
10.55041/IJSREM.NEP030
Volume:
10 |
5 |
May 2026
Pages:
1-9
Publication Frequency:
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.
Associate Professor of Economics,
Govt. Arts & Science College (A), Kamareddy
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a comprehensive framework launched by the Government of India on July 29, 2020, to overhaul the school and higher education systems. It replaces the 1986 policy, aiming to make Indian education more multidisciplinary, flexible, and skill-oriented, while fostering critical thinking, multilingualism, and digital learning to achieve a "global knowledge superpower" status by 2040.This research examines the impact of NEP 2020 on Human capital strategies, focusing on curriculum development, teacher training, skill enhancement programs and attempting to clarify their significance, difficulties, and possibilities for promoting inclusive growth.NEP 2020 integrates vocational education starting from Grade 6, aiming for at least 50% of learners to have exposure to vocational education by 2025. This addresses the widespread gap between academic knowledge and industry needs. India has long been known for its vast intellectual capability and rich knowledge legacy. The NEP 2020 aims to capitalize on this natural ability by supporting millions of students in both secondary and higher education.To sum, the skill development programs outlined in NEP 2020(NSQF, Bagless Days,MEES,NSDC)play a vital role in achieving the vision of an empowered and prosperous India, leading the world in innovation and knowledge generation.While promising, the economic success of NEP 2020 faces several hurdles likeInfrastructureandfinancial deficits, shortage of qualified instructors for vocational training andUnequal access to technology and internet connectivity particularly for marginalized, rural, and remote communities.In conclusion, the NEP 2020 holds the potential to significantly enhance India's human capital, but its success depends on a multi-pronged approach focusing on cooperative federalism, phased implementation, teacher empowerment, and technology integration.
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The National Education Policy 2020 represents a landmark educational reform initiative that seeks to transform India from a degree-oriented society into a skill-oriented knowledge economy. By emphasizing vocational education, multidisciplinary learning, digital literacy, teacher training, innovation, and flexibility, the policy aims to strengthen India’s human capital and improve economic productivity.If implemented effectively, NEP 2020 can contribute significantly to labour productivity, employability, entrepreneurship, technological advancement, social mobility, and inclusive growth. However, the success of the policy depends on adequate funding, infrastructure development, teacher empowerment, digital inclusion, and effective governance.India stands at a crucial historical moment where its demographic advantage can either become a source of economic strength or a demographic burden. NEP 2020 provides a strategic framework for transforming India’s vast youth population into productive human capital capable of driving long-term national development and global competitiveness.
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6/9/2026
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