Abstract

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in India emphasizes skill enhancement through vocational education to bridge the gap between traditional education and the modern workforce. The policy aims to make vocational education an integral part of the mainstream education system, embracing a more hands-on, experiential form of knowledge acquisition. This research examines the core aspects of the NEP 2020, focusing on the enhancement of skills through vocational education. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the transformative potential of vocational education under the NEP 2020, explores challenges during implementation, and suggests viable solutions. This research serves as a practical roadmap for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders involved in reshaping India’s educational landscape.

Keywords: National Education Policy, Vocational Education, Challenges, Implementation, Solutions.

Impact Statement

The research paper on “Skill Enhancement through Vocational Education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020” aims to transform India’s educational landscape by addressing policy evaluation, skill gap identification, teaching methodologies, infrastructure investment, industry collaboration, and public perception. It guides policymakers in refining strategies and empowers educators to enhance teaching methods and infrastructure. The paper serves as a practical roadmap for implementing NEP 2020, fostering skill development, and empowering individuals and communities for a brighter educational future in India.

About Author

Dr. Harjinder Kaur is an Assistant Professor at Khalsa College of Education Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar (Punjab) with a diverse educational background, including a Master’s degree in Hindi, History and Education, a Ph.D. and UGC Net in Education. She has taught B.Ed. , M.Ed. classes. She has also published articles, research papers in UGC Care journals, and delivered guest lectures in many institutions. She has also presented paper at conferences and seminars, and has developed e-learning delivery. Dr. Kaur has also participated in various programs and workshops, including the Faculty Induction Programme, Refresher Courses.

Cite this Article

APA (7th ed.): Kaur, H. (2024). National Education Policy (Nep) 2020: Skill Enhancement Through Vocational Education. Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, 2(1), 23–32. https://doi.org/10.59231/edumania/9015

Chicago (17th ed.): Kaur, Harjinder. “National Education Policy (Nep) 2020: Skill Enhancement Through Vocational Education.” Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal 2, no. 1 (2024): 23–32. https://doi.org/10.59231/edumania/9015.

MLA (9th ed.): Kaur, Harjinder. “National Education Policy (Nep) 2020: Skill Enhancement Through Vocational Education.” Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 2, no. 1, 2024, pp. 23–32. https://doi.org/10.59231/edumania/9015.

Statements & Declarations

Peer Review: The academic rigor and contribution of this policy analysis on NEP 2020 and vocational education have been validated through a rigorous and independent peer-review process conducted by experts in the discipline.

Review Type: This manuscript was reviewed under a double-blind peer review model. This process, administered by the editorial team, ensured that the identities of the author (Harjinder Kaur) and the reviewers were kept confidential from one another. The review was conducted by subject experts in educational policy, vocational education, and higher education.

Competing Interests: The author, Harjinder Kaur, declares that there are no financial, professional, or personal competing interests that could be perceived to have biased the work presented in this manuscript.

Data Availability: This manuscript is a conceptual and policy-analysis paper based on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 document and related literature. It does not present primary empirical research data. All sources, including policy documents and scholarly works, are cited within the article.

Funding: This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. The work was completed as part of the author’s institutional duties at Khalsa College of Education Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar, Punjab, and personal scholarly effort.

License: This article is an open-access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 International License. This license permits copying and redistribution of the material in any medium or format for non-commercial purposes only, provided the original work is properly cited, and it does not permit adaptation or remixing of the material.

Ethical Approval: Ethical approval was not required for this study, as it is a conceptual and policy-analysis paper based on publicly available documents and did not involve the collection of data from, or experimentation on, human subjects or animals. The work adheres to the highest standards of academic integrity and research ethics in educational research.

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