Major Reforms in NEP 2020 and Digital Inclusions

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, released by the Government of India, introduced several significant reforms. They are all aimed at transforming the education system in the country. Alongside these reforms, the policy also emphasized the importance of digital inclusion in education.

Major Reforms in NEP

1. The academic, professional, curricular, and extracurricular disciplines will not be separated from the arts, sciences, or other fields.
2. Reading and numeracy fundamentals will be given top priority.
3. A 5+3+3+4 model is used in place of the 10+2 structure.
4. No state forces its students to study in its official language.
5. Two attempts at the board exams are allowed per student.
6. The government will currently allocate 6% of the nation’s GDP to education instead of 1.7%.
7. The complete establishment of the gender inclusion fund is planned.
8. The government will take extraordinary measures to guarantee gifted children a quality education.
9. The undergraduate programmes are four years long.
10. Application for the teacher position will require completion of a 4-year integrated B.Ed. programme.
11. For entrance to HEIs, a standard admission test will be used.
12. The Master of Philosophy programme will eventually be eliminated from the curriculum.
13. In Secondary School, pupils can choose from various disciplines, such as arts and crafts, vocational courses, and physical education.
14. The standards for Board Examinations will be established by the PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) organization. 
15. Indian literature and other classical languages will be incorporated into the curricula by the government.
16. Examinations for students will only be given in classes 2nd, 5th, and 8th instead of every academic year.

Digital Inclusion in Education

The NEP 2020 recognizes the critical role of technology and digital inclusion in education. Here are some key aspects related to digitalisation of education:

• Technology-enabled Learning: The policy is about integrating technology into teaching to make learning fun. It’s about bringing in digital resources, e-learning platforms, and educational apps to make education more accessible.
• Online Education: NEP 2020 is all about using the internet to give everyone, even in remote places, top-notch education. It recommends developing digital infrastructure, ensuring good internet and online educational content for everyone to learn from.
• Teacher-Training in Technology: The policy recognizes the need for teachers to be tech-savvy. The policy is about training educators to use technology effectively for teaching and learning.
• Digital Infrastructure: NEP 2020 is about setting up digital infrastructure in schools and colleges. They want to ensure every student can access devices, the internet, and online libraries. It’s about making sure nobody misses out on digital fun!
• Digital Literacy: The policy wants students to be complete techies! They know how to make every student use technology, access online resources, and critically evaluate digital content. It’s all about equipping students with the skills in the digital world!