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Imphal Times Supplementary issue Page No. 2
“New Education Policy-2020: Prospects and Way Forward”

By: Dr. Ch. Ibohal Meitei transformation in education system young people before joining to any should be introduced in a multi- and overall check and balances on given importance of vocational
in line with the changes and demand gainful employment. By 2025, India disciplinary institution giving the operation of foreign universities education, skill and capacity
Introduction: in the industry and society the world envisions that at least 50% of the emphasis to different pedagogic in Indian soil. Necessary regulations development to be integrated in the
India’s New Education Policy- over. In fact, India is a young nation learners, through the school and exposure like experiential learning, shall be formulated within the curriculum besides the separate
2020 was approved by the Union and of the total population of the university system, should have problem solving and applications of framework of NEP-2020. stream of study to boost the
Cabinet 29 July last as a new vista country, 15-26 years age group is exposure to vocational education. knowledge in the teaching learning 8. Promotion of India as employability of the learners at all
for India to become a global more than 54 %; meaning thereby, a Skill capabilities of the people will system in various streams of study. Global Educational Destination: level.
knowledge superpower in the years larger portion of the population is in help the country to keep more The Policy extensively covers the Internationalization of Indian It is quite pertinent in the state of
to come. This is a bold and the young age group. The average competitive and developed. various provisions for the B.Ed. education is an important agenda in Manipur too, to have a serious
indomitable policy initiative taken up age of an India is 29 years by 2022 Propagating vocational education course and teacher education NEP-2020. It aims at promoting India thought for Manipur to have a
by the present Government for and 65% of India’s human resource with special recognition will make our facilities for producing better quality as global study destination for robust education system within the
overall national development, pull is under the age of 35 years and youths more employable and create teachers. premium education at affordable cost. framework of NEP-2020 and the state
economic growth, equitable society about 12 million individuals are them opportunities for self- 5. Multiple Entry and Exit at Every university/Institution hosting to become the true Academic-
and quality education. This policy expected to join the work force every employment too. Now, this NEP-2020 undergraduate level: foreign students shall set up an gateway of India to South East Asian
national education policy in coming year. As per the skill gap study has provided an opportunity to the The undergraduate degree course International Students Office to countries in the years to come in the
out after 34 years i.e. after NEP-1986. conducted by NSDC in 2014, there learners for skill development in a shall be of 3 or 4 years multi- facilitate the foreign students. Such light of India’s Act East Policy. For
Today, the world is emerging as a is a net requirement of 11.92 crore vocational subject as disciplinary study and there shall be initiatives shall widen the horizon of that matter, the universities in the
borderless society as the skilled manpower by 2022 in twenty multidisciplinary study along with no water tight compartment in the visions in the educational state are to reorient the mindset for
globalization process continues and four key sectors. It seems that there the general education from Std.8 choice of the streams of study, administration for global global benchmark by strengthening
employability and skill development is a huge gap between the onwards. further, the students can have major benchmarking. Every institution the existing courses and also
in the education system have requirement and availability of 2. Allocation of 6% of the and minor electives under the choice should try to develop certain areas offering more innovative and
become important focal point for skilled human resources. Further, GDP in Education sector: based credit system from across a of competence for study to attract emerging disciplines and also
socio-economic transformation in many of the developed countries like The challenge the Indian higher wide range of subjects. Introduction the foreign students and in turn the revamping the infrastructural
many countries. In fact, the economic USA, Canada, Germany, Japan etc. education is facing has many folds. of 4 years degree course, research university shall have more diversity facilities, curriculum and pedagogy
growth and development of a are now aging very fast and they The number of universities in India based is a welcoming step as the of the student enrolment creating a in line with the new policy so that
country is very much dependent on shall require new workforces for the has grown considerably over the last course will be at par with the first good ambience for higher learning. the universities may be able to
the quality and variety of education replacement and India can be an 70 years and it has 945 universities degree level course in various foreign 9. Transformation of attract the students from domestic
its people have. In every sphere of important source for the supply of and about 40000 colleges in 2020. As universities like that of the USA. regulatory system of the higher and foreign both.
life today, change becomes skill manpower to meet the global per UGC report, out of 86% of Researches in applied and pure both education in India. The success of any policy
indispensable and the whole world requirement. It’s really high time for students completing graduation only are needed for the benefits of the Establishment of a single framework is very much dependent
is changing very fast specially in the India to have such an audacious 12 % go for post graduate education society and new knowledge creation. regulatory body called Higher on the effective implementation of
domain of knowledge generation and education policy to take care the and barely 1% take up research. In However, the gross enrolment ratio Education Commission of India the guidelines. It is not denying the
skill development. India, to required talent landscape of the spite of the fact that India is having in higher education, the number of (HECI) overhauling of UGC, AICTE, fact that quality of teaching is one
strengthen its position as a country in particular and the world one of the largest higher education students joining the first degree NCTE etc barring the medical and law of the most important factors for
knowledge superpower and a USD 5 in general in the light of technological system in the world with English course after 12 Std. (i.e. 18-23 years) is a great transformation in regulatory producing good quality students.
trillion economy by 2025 is striving advancements for industrial medium universities, it cannot earn is considered to be one of the system of the higher education. Besides good infrastructure and
to have a vibrant and globally revolution 4.0 like artificial global distinction may be due to important indicators for becoming a There shall be four independent curriculum, good academicians are
acclaimed education system in the intelligence, big data analytics, faulty education system, shortage of developed nation. India with 26.3% verticals to be functioning under this utmost important for imparting
knowledge based economy and robotics and block-chain etc. Some good faculty and lack of other higher education GER today, is now umbrella. Special focus is also given quality education with the use of
society. Moreover, to generate better of the major recommendations and infrastructural facilities. The targeting to achieve 50% GER by to curb the commercialization of modern pedagogy. Another aspect,
employment avenues for the policy changes in the NEP-2020 can universities in India are generally 2035. Some countries have already education by formulating multiple the availability of competent and
educated youths of the country be viewed as below. public funded except a few private higher GER such as USA-88%; mechanism with checks and trained faculty members for the
efforts should have been made for 1. More focus on vocational universities as such funding is still a Germany 70%, Canada-69%, South balances. There shall no longer be various courses is still a great
skill development and vocational studies and skill education even in major constraint and because of Korea -94%; China-51%, Iran-70% multiple regulatory body for running challenge in many institutions of
studies incorporating in the general school level. which universities cannot have ultra- and Malaysia-45% etc. In this new courses in higher educational higher learning in India. We have so
education system itself so that it can As skilled workforce is modern infrastructural facilities for policy, there shall be options for institutions. many inherent challenges in every
help our country globally considered the most important teaching and research and it cannot multiple entry and exit while 10. The three language formula activity, however, we have to strive
competitive and relevant. It becomes human capital required for the attract talented global faculty. No undergoing the undergraduate for school education: for achieving the goal, a strong and
an inevitable task for India to rethink development of a country, both Indian university/Institution is course. That means, certificate, Mother tongue or local language vibrant India.
the education system giving vocational education and skill figured in the top 200 world diploma and Degree shall be awarded shall be the medium of instruction up Concluding remarks:
importance to industry oriented, development are known as drivers university ranking released in 2020. after completion of first, second and to 5 th Std. That way, the learning of Education and learning is a
creativity, problem solving and skill for increasing productivity of Indian higher education is far behind third year of the course respectively. the students will become faster and continuous process, thus,
based education for better individuals, profitability of the global standard. At this crucial This flexibility has made good it will provide avenues to familiarize continuous improvement and
productivity and application employers and finally national juncture, the NEP-2020 suggests to motivation to the students to pursue the various cultural diversities of the training is very much needed.
oriented learning of the students so growth. According to Indian Labour have expenditure on education the course and complete it country and at the same time these Educational innovation with more
that the system is at par with the Report, in India only 4 % of the sector at the tune of 6% of the GDP conveniently without the issues of Indian languages shall remain variety in knowledge and skills
global excellence. young labour force receives formal as against 3% earlier is truly a bold dropouts and at the same time the relevant and vibrant. In fact, all the should be harnessed and at the same
The NEP-2020 document vocational education and 6 % in the initiative and a welcome move and it GER in tertiary education shall also languages are closely linked with the time, attitude and behavior of the
comprises of four parts - School informal sector. Whereas South is to be highly appreciated. be improved. Such multiple entry and arts and culture of the speaking students should be taken into
education, Higher education, Other Korea has provided as high as 96 %, 3. Restructuring of School exit options are quite suitable for community and as such, NEP-2020 account while imparting education
key areas of focus and Making it Canada & Japan 80% each, Germany education. vocational studies too as they have spells various activities for for holistic development of the
happen, laying emphasis on various 75%, UK 68% and Mexico 24 % In the present school education, various job roles at different levels preserving the local arts and culture learners. Today, facing competition
policy initiatives for massive vocational and skill education to the Anganwadi/pre-school, the Early of the course enhancing the avenues associated with the languages. It is is becoming an inevitable task as
Childhood Care and Education) is for employability at multiple levels. an opportunity for the proper such Indian universities need to
Poetry not included within the ambit of for entrance examinations: preservation of the endangered focus on quality in their
6.
National Testing Agency
management of affairs and also
languages too.
formal schooling. Hence, the present
10+2 system (6-18 years of age) has There shall be national level Other Areas of Focus: benchmark with the high ranking
I Am In You To Feel Myself been restructured into 5+3+3+4 entrance test for admission into the recommendations such as institutions of the world only then
Further, there are other
system (3-18 years) encompassing 3
we may be able to come up to the
undergraduate courses in the Indian
years of pre-school stage and Std.1- Universities to be held twice in a establishment of National Research global standards. At the same time
By: Parthajit Borah. 2 as part of Foundation level. Std.3-5 year. Now, the candidates can have Foundation and National Committee more autonomy should be provided
is for Preparatory, Std.6-8 as Middle the opportunities for seeking for Integration of Vocational for fairer competition and flexibility
and Std.9-12 as Secondary level. admission to various universities/ Education for the vocational and in their working.
Measuring the heart confirms my age Mid-day meals and the breakfast colleges without incurring much traditional knowledge developed in India is poised to have a vibrant
The weaving dreams of emotion facilities shall be extended to ECCE cost. Such initiative definitely shall India. The Policy speaks about the economy driven by knowledge and
awake me in silence, segment too. Curriculum shall be enhance the diversity of the students other areas of focus such as adult the challenges in education are no
giving importance on experiential admitted in a university and shall education and lifelong learning, use longer confined to the country only
the sobing of tears surrendered learning and application of provide a sense of national of ICTs and promotion of Indian but to be comparable with best in
before the kingdom of crying. knowledge. A multi-disciplinary integration among the young minds languages, arts and culture. By 2040, the global arena too. Academic
The memories of feelings grow streams of study including of the country. all higher educational institutions in reforms in terms of curriculum,
vocational courses is to be
pedagogy, evaluation, teaching-
Campuses of Indian
7.
India shall be transformed into a muti-
too older to feel someone at heart. introduced in the secondary level and Universities in Foreign Countries: disciplinary institutions with large learning process, governance and
The high performing Indian
Writing of words fail to form it will definitely give ample scope for universities will be encouraged to number of student enrolment management with innovative
including the professional and other
mindset is very much need of the
choices of subjects to the students
a poem in the pages of heart. for nurturing their creative talents. setup campuses in foreign countries. technical universities. It also opines hour. If we are to transform our
Night is haunting me Internships and experiential learning Further, selected foreign universities the requirement of collaboration country into a true knowledge
opportunity provided in the from among the top 100 World between industry and higher power, and realize a future of
sucking the final breath of my heart. curriculum will give a flip in ranking shall also be facilitated to academic institutions to steer prosperity and growth, a radical
Tired dreams of pale heart flow harnessing the critical thinking, operate in India. That way, it innovation and research in the change of the education system with
a red sea in my heart. creativity and innovativeness of the encourages healthy competition respective fields and also to enhance quality the central is very much
learners. Examination reforms shall among the universities in India and the employability of the learners. essential in the light of global trends
Fallen tears of eyes seek to rest
be brought in laying weightages not it paves the way to become globally According to McKinsey Global happening. It is believed that this
on the womb for a while. much on the rote learning but on comparable institutions. Institute survey results, “India NEP-2020, shall pave a new vista for
Touching of breeze confirms application of knowledge as a part Collaborations among the produces about 360,000 engineering transforming India into a true global
of holistic development of the institutions shall bring quality and graduates and 600,000 graduates in knowledge superpower in the next
me to feel at someone’s heart.
learners. excellence in higher learning and arts/science/commerce in a year.” few years to come provided a
Melting emotions receive your 4. Introduction of 4 years hence, Indian universities are to be And only 25 percent of engineering concerted effort is made by all the
warmth to pour dreams. integrated B.Ed degree: encouraged for collaborative venture graduates and 10 percent of other stakeholders with sincere
The learning outcome of the study among the universities within India graduates are readily employable. In commitment and conviction.
Let me feel myself in you. is also very closely linked with the and abroad. Ultimately, Indians now our country, among the fresh
quality of teachers. As such, B.Ed shall be getting global level quality graduates only a few is readily (****The writer is a Professor,
Letters, Feedback and Suggestions to ‘Imphal Times’ degree has been made compulsory education at affordable cost. For employable even among the Management Director, CESD at
can be sent to our e-mail : imphaltimes@gmail.com. For advertisement for opting teaching as a profession that matter, India Government needs engineering graduates and many of Manipur University. He can be
kindy contact: - 0385-3590330 (O). For time being readers can reach the in the school level in any of the to formulate stringent rules and them are not employable due to lack contacted at
office at Cell Phone No. 9862860745 for any purpose. stages. Further, B.Ed degree course regulation for better quality and price of certain skill set. NEP-2020 has email:ibmeitei@gmail.com)