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Wed, December 18, 2024
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Education: From Kothari Commission to NEP-2020

Education: From Kothari Commission to NEP-2020


Published on 2024-12-18 13:42:21 - The Pioneer
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  • The educators and policymakers are called upon to transcend ideological divides and lead India toward inclusive progress and innovation The most comprehensive initiative in education in post-independence India was the report of the National Commission on Education,

The article from The Daily Pioneer discusses the evolution of India's education policy from the Kothari Commission (1964-66) to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It highlights how the Kothari Commission laid foundational principles for education reform, focusing on universal access, quality, and relevance of education. Over the decades, various policies attempted to address these issues but with limited success due to implementation challenges. The NEP 2020, however, marks a significant shift by aiming for a holistic, flexible, and multidisciplinary approach to education, emphasizing early childhood care, foundational literacy and numeracy, and integrating technology in learning. It also promotes the use of regional languages in education, aims to reduce the burden of rote learning, and encourages critical thinking and creativity. The policy seeks to transform India into a knowledge superpower by fostering an education system that aligns with global standards while being rooted in Indian ethos.

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