NEP 2020: A Modern Echo of Swami Vivekanand’s Educational Philosophy

“The new National Education Policy introduced by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government was a step towards nation-building and was inspired by the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda,” stated by honorable prime minister, Mr. Narendra Modi. According to him, the government is creating an ecosystem that will provide India’s youth with more chances. Due to issues with the current educational system and youth population, the government has implemented the Swamiji’s educational philosophy through NEP. This paper will concentrate on whether Vivekanand’s educational philosophy is replicated in NEP 2020 and whether this replication has led to a greater emphasis on developing value-based educational initiatives or not. In today’s cutthroat and fleeting world, young people are pursuing careers in addition to their studies. When they become financially strong, they believe that if one is financial stable then he/she holds the governing power leaving behind the basic learnings for human existence. This paper will sketch the impact of incomplete education with a thought that education should be imparted to the students or the youth on the basis of life skills, values, principles and cultural acquaintance to create a better adaptability to their environment for survival and successful reproduction.