A review of NEP 2020 & sustainable development

Abstract

Knowledge and skills gained through education enhance job opportunities, lower poverty levels, and boost health and well-being, making education a basic human right. Education policy is the means through which a society may attain the standard of education that is the bedrock of every progressive movement. Equally crucial to progress in society is the idea of sustainable development. Sustainable development is an approach to minimizing negative environmental impacts caused by human activity. The concept of sustainable development is based on the assumption that present societies must provide for its members' needs without jeopardizing the capacity of future generations to do the same. The Sustainable Development Goals 2030 were formed with the intention of achieving global sustainable development by the year 2030. Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 aims to "provide inclusive and equitable educational opportunities for everyone." Goal No. 4 in particular places a strong emphasis on educational quality, with the aim of providing all people with access to high-standards education and encouraging them to continue their education throughout their lives. The current government in India has adopted the National Education Policy (NEP-2020) after thirty years. This policy aims to improve the country's educational system and foster long-term growth. For a better India, follow the plan laid forth in NEP 2020, the National Education Policy of 2020. The Indian government gave its approval to this plan on July 29, 2020. Goal 4 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG 2030) aligns with the NEP 2020 because it recognizes that a solid foundation in education is necessary for long-term progress toward those goals. With the help of NEP 2020, every person in the nation will be better equipped to contribute to the country's success. India's progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) would be facilitated by a comprehensive modernization of the country's educational system from pre-primary to higher education, including curriculum reform and institutional reform.