Awareness on new education policy
In July 2020, the Indian government announced the New Education Policy (NEP) after a gap of 34 years. This policy aims to revamp the education system and make it more inclusive, innovative and relevant to the changing times. The NEP focuses on early childhood care and education, increasing access to education, promoting critical thinking and creativity, and reducing the emphasis on rote learning. One of the key highlights of the NEP is the introduction of a 5+3+3+4 curriculum structure, replacing the earlier 10+2 system. The new structure is designed to provide a strong foundation in early childhood (5 years to 8 years), followed by three years of pre-primary education (8 to 11 years), three years of upper primary education (11 to 14 years), and four years of secondary education (14 to 18 years). This will allow children to learn at their own pace and focus on developing their skills and interests. Another important feature of the NEP is the emphasis on multidisciplinary education...