Although the New Education Policy brings with itself a commendable vision, its success will depend on its ability to effectively integrate with the government's other policy initiatives. Discuss.

Commendable Vision

i- 5+3+3+4 model now includes those in age 3-6 years fulfilling DPSP Art 45.

ii- Introducing Coding from class 6th now helps address challenges of Industrial Revolution 4.0

iii- Mother Tongue for junior primary classes fulfils constitutional commitment (Art 350A) in line of Gandhiji's Wardha scheme

-iv- Gender Inclusion Fund to enhance gender equality in primary & higher education -v- Higher education: Gross Enrollment Ratio to be doubled by 2035 (25% to 50%) -vi- Enhance contribution as % of GDP from 3% to 6% to usher in knowledge economy -viii- Ensure teacher training -ix- Vocational learning for students encouraged

Challenges for integration with other policies

-i- Needs to mention the 'Quality Gap' in education Eg SARTHAQ scheme, NIPUN Bharat for foundational literacy & numeracy

-ii- Teacher Vacancies must be addressed Eg over 9000 in government schools

-iii- Gender aspect needs more focus → to achieve 'Panch Pran' gender equality → 80% of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' spent on advertisements (can spend on sanitary napkins)

-iv- Inculcating spirit of scientific inquiry for → Atal Innovation Mission → 'Anusandhan' in economy → Fundamental duty Art 51A

-v- Skill gap w/ vocational training to augment → Skill India Mission → Delhi Skills University

Consolidation & effective integration can fulfil our dream of 'New India @ 75' because 'classrooms of today reflect our destiny of tomorrow' - Mahatma Gandhi