The major key factors of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 are:

 

1. Holistic Development: The NEP 2020 emphasizes the need for a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to education that includes cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. It aims to promote critical thinking, creativity, and scientific temper among students.

2. Early Childhood Care and Education: The policy focuses on providing quality early childhood care and education to all children between the ages of 3 and 6, through Anganwadi and pre-school education. This is expected to improve the foundation for future learning and development.

3. Universalization of Education: The NEP 2020 aims to achieve 100% Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in school education by 2030, and to provide access to education to all children in the age group of 3-18 years. This is expected to reduce disparities in education and increase the number of educated individuals in the country.

4. Vocational Education: The policy promotes vocational education from Class 6 onwards and aims to integrate it with mainstream education to provide students with practical skills. This is expected to improve the employability of students and bridge the skill gap in the country.

5. Teacher Training: The policy emphasizes the need for continuous professional development of teachers and proposes a four-year integrated B.Ed. program for teacher training. This is expected to improve the quality of education and enhance the teaching-learning process.

6. Technology in Education: The policy emphasizes the use of technology in education, including online learning, e-content, and digital classrooms. This is expected to improve access to education and enhance the learning experience for students.

7. Multilingualism: The NEP 2020 emphasizes the importance of learning in mother tongue or regional language, and also promotes the learning of other Indian languages. This is expected to preserve and promote the linguistic diversity of the country and improve communication skills.

8. Higher Education: The policy aims to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education to 50% by 2035, and also proposes to establish a National Research Foundation to promote research in the country. This is expected to improve the quality of higher education and promote innovation and research in the country.