Ishan BhatnagarAIR 5 · CSE 2025 · 139 wordsTheir whole copy
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New Educational Policy, 2020 came about as a consequence of K. Kasturirangan Committee and stresses inclusivity, quality, early interventions and vocational training.
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Implications for equity
1.-> Addresses problem of quality -> piecemeal attempts without holistic teacher training.
2.> Teaching incentives miscalibrations -> dropouts, inadequate teacher attendance, less teaching hours (Sen & Dreze) ↓ Sought to be partially addressed through regular assessments showing gaps in teaching.
Impact on access to education
1.> Education in India is gendered, with girls lagging behind due to cultural norms (Karuna Ahmed) -> NEP strives to drive behavioural change ('Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao') and provide gender-sensitive infrastructure (toilets etc.)
2.> Tribal marginalization in education due to absence of mother tongue teaching (Xaxa) -> strong provisions for mother tongue education in primary class.
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Thus, education, as policy, is potentially transformative, its impact depends on actual application.