"New Education Policy 2020"

 The New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a policy document that outlines the vision for the development of education in India. It was approved by the Indian cabinet on July 29, 2020, and replaces the previous National Policy on Education (NPE) of 1986.

The NEP 2020 aims to provide a more holistic and flexible approach to education that is more in tune with the needs of the 21st century. It seeks to do this by introducing a number of key reforms, including:

1. Early Childhood Care and Education: The policy recognizes the importance of early childhood care and education (ECCE) in a child's development. It proposes the establishment of a National Curricular and Pedagogical Framework for Early Childhood Care and Education (NCPFECCE) for children up to the age of 8.

2. Foundational Literacy and Numeracy: The policy aims to ensure that every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3. It proposes the creation of a National Mission on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy to achieve this goal.

3. Multilingualism and Language Learning: The policy recognizes the importance of multilingualism and proposes the teaching of at least two languages, including the mother tongue, in schools.

4. Flexible Curricula: The policy proposes a flexible, modular, and multidisciplinary curriculum that allows students to choose their own subjects and courses.

5. Vocational Education: The policy emphasizes the importance of vocational education and proposes the integration of vocational education into mainstream education.

6. Technology in Education: The policy recognizes the potential of technology in education and proposes the use of online and digital education.

7. Teacher Education: The policy proposes the establishment of a National Mission for Mentoring to provide support and guidance to teachers.